School Crossing Safety Champion

Illinois Education Job Bank; New Lenox (IL); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

New Lenox School District 122 is seeking a Crossing Guard for the 2026/2027 school year. The role involves supervising safe street crossings for students, reporting safety concerns, and coordinating with school staff. The position offers an hourly rate of $16.00 with 176 work days and hours determined by location.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, submit to a physical exam for fitness, and pass a criminal background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Evidence of a physical exam to determine fitness for duty.
• Criminal background check completed prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Direct students when it is safe to cross the street and when they should wait.
• Interact with children and families in a positive and helpful manner.
• Report safety concerns to the appropriate authority.

Job description

New Lenox School District 122 is looking to hire Crossing Guardsfor the 2026/2027 school year.

Position Title: Crossing Guard

Report To: Principal (s), Director of Organizational Planning and Facilities

Hourly Starting Pay

$16.00 per hour

Total Work Days 176

Hours Determined by Location

Benefits None

Summary:

• To direct students when it is safe to cross the street and when they should wait.

Qualifications:

• Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Present evidence of a physical exam to determine "fit for duty", evidence of being free from communicable disease (TB), and submit to a criminal background check.

Physical Demands:

• Standing for 80-90% of the time and walking 10-20% of the time for a period of up to 30 minutes.
• Must be able to navigate street crossing areas which may include concrete curbs.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions such as wind, rain, snow, ice, sun, heat, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to implement proper procedures for safely crossing streets.
• Ability to interact with children and families in a positive manner.
• Ability to report safety concerns to appropriate authority.

Evaluation:

• Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.

Qualifications

New Lenox School District 122 is looking to hire Crossing Guardsfor the 2026/2027 school year.

Position Title: Crossing Guard

Report To: Principal (s), Director of Organizational Planning and Facilities

Hourly Starting Pay

$16.00 per hour

Total Work Days 176

Hours Determined by Location

Benefits None

Summary:

• To direct students when it is safe to cross the street and when they should wait.

Qualifications:

• Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Present evidence of a physical exam to determine "fit for duty", evidence of being free from communicable disease (TB), and submit to a criminal background check.

Physical Demands:

• Standing for 80-90% of the time and walking 10-20% of the time for a period of up to 30 minutes.
• Must be able to navigate street crossing areas which may include concrete curbs.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions such as wind, rain, snow, ice, sun, heat, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to implement proper procedures for safely crossing streets.
• Ability to interact with children and families in a positive manner.
• Ability to report safety concerns to appropriate authority.

Evaluation:

• Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.

Salary/Benefits

New Lenox School District 122 is looking to hire Crossing Guardsfor the 2026/2027 school year.

Position Title: Crossing Guard

Report To: Principal (s), Director of Organizational Planning and Facilities

Hourly Starting Pay

$16.00 per hour

Total Work Days 176

Hours Determined by Location

Benefits None

Summary:

• To direct students when it is safe to cross the street and when they should wait.

Qualifications:

• Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Present evidence of a physical exam to determine "fit for duty", evidence of being free from communicable disease (TB), and submit to a criminal background check.

Physical Demands:

• Standing for 80-90% of the time and walking 10-20% of the time for a period of up to 30 minutes.
• Must be able to navigate street crossing areas which may include concrete curbs.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions such as wind, rain, snow, ice, sun, heat, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to implement proper procedures for safely crossing streets.
• Ability to interact with children and families in a positive manner.
• Ability to report safety concerns to appropriate authority.

Evaluation:

• Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.

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