School Crossing Safety Guardian

Mannheim School District #83; Saginaw Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mannheim School District 83 is seeking a School Crossing Guard to help students cross streets safely before and after school. You will monitor crossings, direct traffic with signs, and support a safe bus and pedestrian flow in our school zones.

The role requires awareness of traffic signals, ability to work outdoors in all weather, and the ability to report hazards to school officials. Training and a background check are required.

Qualifications

• Must understand traffic signals and patterns.
• Must pass background check.
• Knowledge of basic safety procedures.
• Good judgment when interacting with children.
• Pass required physical and TB testing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor street crossings during school entry and dismissal times.
• Protect children as they cross the street.
• Record license plates of violators and warn drivers as needed.
• Report violators to the police.
• Escort children across crosswalks when necessary.
• Place and remove traffic signs at the start and end of duty.
• Ensure children exit buses and disperse orderly.
• Report unsafe behavior to school officials.
• Watch for suspicious individuals near school areas.
• Notify authorities about traffic risks and hazards.
• Use signs, lanterns, signals and flags to direct traffic and warn of dangers.

Skills

Traffic awareness

Judgment

Safety procedures

Observation

Tools

Radio/phone

Job description

Mannheim School District 83 is seeking a School Crossing Guard to help students cross streets safely before and after school. You will monitor crossings, direct traffic with signs, and support a safe bus and pedestrian flow in our school zones.

The role requires awareness of traffic signals, ability to work outdoors in all weather, and the ability to report hazards to school officials. Training and a background check are required.