Traffic Safety Assistant

Lemon Grove School District; Lemon Grove (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Lemon Grove School District is seeking a Traffic Safety Assistant to help manage traffic flow around campus and support students, families, and staff in arriving safely. This part-time position offers flexible shifts before and after school with a 0.5–1.5 hour per day schedule and 204 paid days per year, contributing to a safer school community.

As part of the district, you will direct traffic and assist in maintaining a welcoming, orderly environment for students, families, and staff while

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic rules and laws.
• Experience maintaining a safe school traffic environment during student arrival and dismissal.
• Ability to apply problem-solving techniques in dynamic situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Direct traffic in parking lots and designated drop-off/pick-up areas to maintain safety.
• Assist students and adults in crossing parking lots, streets, and drop-off/pick-up zones.
• Follow instructions from the principal to support safety efforts.
• Assist students, parents, and staff while maintaining a safe environment and reducing safety risks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Traffic rules

Safe traffic environment

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Traffic Safety Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5928463
Application Deadline: Sep 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 15, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Traffic Safety Assistant

Locations: District School Sites

Schedule: Varies between 0.5 - 1.5 hours/day positions before school and/or after school

Work Year: 204 paid days per year

DEFINITION:

Under the direction of the Principal, performs duties related to traffic control on and around the campus and does related work as required. This position supports the district’s vision of equity by ensuring students, families, and staff arrive to a safe and welcoming environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains a safe situation at all times while directing traffic in the parking lot and in the designated student drop off and pick up areas for the purpose of maintaining all individual’s safety.
• Assists students and adults in proceeding carefully while crossing parking areas, streets, or designated student drop off and pick up areas for the purpose of maintaining individual’s safety.
• Follows instructions given by the principal for the purpose of supporting their safety endeavors.
• Assists students, parents, and other personnel as may be required, while maintaining a safe environment for all for the purpose of reducing safety risks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Traffic rules and laws.
• Maintaining a safe school traffic environment as students are arriving and departing from school.
• Problem-solving techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required.

ABILITY TO:

• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Address people in a polite and courteous manner.
• Handle stressful situations.
• Demonstrate good judgment, initiative, and responsibility.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with parents, students, staff, and administrators.

ENVIRONMENT:

• Outdoor environment.
• Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Seeing to monitor traffic and children.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally to direct traffic.
• Lifting and maneuvering objects up to 25lbs.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $17.41 to $19.22 Per Hour