School Zone Traffic Safety Aide

City of Daphne, Alabama; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Daphne, Alabama is seeking a part-time crossing guard to help children safely cross streets near schools. The role directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic, prioritizes buses, and maintains visibility in all weather conditions.

You will monitor traffic, escort students, report hazards, and assist with events. A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Alabama driver’s license are required; training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid State of Alabama driver’s license.
• Experience with school crossing procedures preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Directs traffic in City school zones to ensure safety of motorists, pedestrians and school children; prioritizes traffic flow for school buses.
• Monitors traffic and controls as required.
• Escorts children across roadways; monitors conduct of children in the cross-walk and related walkways.
• Maintains community and police relations; provides directions to motorists; reports traffic violators; reports inoperative school zone traffic lights, vehicle/pedestrian accidents, and other school zone/traffic problems.
• Provides traffic control for special events or other situations as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Traffic control

Observation skills

Knowledge of traffic laws

Operate signals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Daphne, Alabama is seeking a part-time crossing guard to help children safely cross streets near schools. The role directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic, prioritizes buses, and maintains visibility in all weather conditions.

You will monitor traffic, escort students, report hazards, and assist with events. A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Alabama driver’s license are required; training is provided.