Position Type: Transportation/Transportation PositionsDate Posted: 8/5/2024Location: Transportation and Bus GarageDate Available: 08/26/2024
Title: SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD Position Type: Non-Exempt
Primary Function: Direct traffic and assist students across the street in a safe and orderly manner.
Minimum Qualifications: - High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to complete crossing guard training
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, including in bad weather
- Sufficient strength, agility, dexterity, and oral and written communication skills required to perform all performance responsibilities.
Performance Responsibilities: - Complete school crossing guard training provided by the School Division
- Direct traffic in a safe and orderly manner
- Assist students at crosswalks to assure their safety
- Monitor students entering and leaving intersections/crosswalks
- Monitor traffic in crosswalk zone and surrounding area
- Report student/motorist safety infractions as directed
- Work effectively with public and school officials on transport and safety matters
- Act in a professional manner exhibiting a positive image in dealing with students, parents, and school division personnel
- Attend workshops and safety meetings as directed.
- Report personal absences to supervisor allowing sufficient time to secure a substitute
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Bus Driver Lead, Manager of Transportation Services, and Principal of school(s) served.
Reports to: Bus Driver - Lead. Each guard shall be directly responsible to the principal of the school(s) served on matters related to student discipline and patron relations.
Terms of Employment: 180 days per school year. Workshop/in-service as required.
Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.