School Crossing Safety Aide

City of Rowlett; Rowlett (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Rowlett is seeking a Crossing Guard to assist school children safely across streets and to monitor traffic flow around school zones.

The position requires alertness, color recognition, and knowledge of traffic laws. A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are necessary, with duties including reporting incidents and maintaining professional conduct in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to distinguish colors (red, yellow, green).
• Ability to see on-coming cars.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods in inclement weather.
• Knowledge of traffic laws.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett.
• Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.

Responsibilities

• Assist school children safely across the street under general supervision.
• Report problems requiring possible police action.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Request school children to wait at the curb for safe crossing.
• Request children to dismount from bicycles or remove roller skates.
• Halt traffic by hand signals, giving due consideration to the distance required to stop and the avoidance of unnecessary traffic congestion.
• Escort children safely across the street.
• Signal for traffic to resume.
• Report persons seen loitering around schools for extended periods to the Police Department.
• Report license numbers of traffic violators to the Police Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
• Maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.

Job description

City of Rowlett is seeking a Crossing Guard to assist school children safely across streets and to monitor traffic flow around school zones.

The position requires alertness, color recognition, and knowledge of traffic laws. A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are necessary, with duties including reporting incidents and maintaining professional conduct in all weather conditions.