School Crossing Guardian – Safety & Traffic Aid

Portsmouth Public Schools; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Public Schools Crossing Guard in Portsmouth, VA ensures safe student crossings during arrival and dismissal. You will stop traffic, assist children across intersections, and report any unsafe conditions to the Transportation Supervisor.

This full-time, non-exempt position requires outdoors work in varying weather, standing for long periods and clear communication with students, parents, and drivers. Immediate start date and a focus on safety.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic regulations and school routes.
• Willing to work in inclement weather year-round.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with crossing streets to/from school.
• Stop and control vehicular traffic at designated crossings.
• Direct street crossings for parades and other events as needed.
• Report unsafe motorist behavior to supervisor.
• Check traffic signals for proper operation; report malfunctions.
• Direct traffic to allow school bus entry/exit.

Skills

Traffic regulations

Vocal communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Portsmouth Public Schools Crossing Guard in Portsmouth, VA ensures safe student crossings during arrival and dismissal. You will stop traffic, assist children across intersections, and report any unsafe conditions to the Transportation Supervisor.

This full-time, non-exempt position requires outdoors work in varying weather, standing for long periods and clear communication with students, parents, and drivers. Immediate start date and a focus on safety.