School Crossing Guards play a vital role in ensuring the safety of students during their commute to and from school. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist and guide students at designated crosswalks, intersections, and school zones. The School Crossing Guard helps prevent accidents and ensures the safe passage of students and other pedestrians across busy streets, promoting pedestrian safety and adherence to traffic regulations.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a multicultural work force, excellence in public service, and on-going mutual respect in our working relationships. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, bilingualists, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions - recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safely guide students and pedestrians across designated crosswalks and intersections, ensuring they follow proper road-crossing procedures.
- Ensure that vehicles stop or yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within the designated crosswalks and school zones.
- Carry and display appropriate signage, flags, and equipment to increase visibility and alert drivers to the presence of pedestrians.
- Follow the school's schedule to ensure timely presence during peak arrival and dismissal times, as well as during special events when crossing assistance is required.
- Maintain effective communication with students, parents, school staff, and fellow crossing guards to coordinate safe crossing activities.
- Familiarize oneself with local traffic laws, school policies, and procedures related to crossing guard duties, and ensure their consistent enforcement.
- Participate in training sessions and ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date with pedestrian safety practices and regulations.
