K-8 Traffic Director - Hawfields Middle & Garrett Elementary (2026-2027)

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Crossing Guard is responsible for crossing students safely at dedicated and marked crosswalks at intersections while utilizing proper safety procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of traffic safety regulations
• Basic knowledge of safe crossing techniques
• Basic knowledge of safe behavior expectations
• Knowledge of basic chain of command for reporting concerns, violations of policies, complaints, and/or safety hazards
• Knowledge of locations and purposes of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas
• Ability to discern situations that could impact the safety of students and to address them immediately and effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, adults and members of the community
• Ability to follow directions and to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to learn responsibilities within the first week of employment

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 or over
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPR and/or First Aid Training and/or Certification

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets
• Monitor access or flow of people to prevent potential problems from occurring
• Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary
• Direct vehicle traffic
• Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards using signs, flags, lanterns and hand signals
• Warn individuals regarding rule violations and safety concerns
• Guide or control vehicular and pedestrian traffic at such places as street and railroad crossings and construction sites, as applicable
• Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults
• Inform the public about policies, services and/or procedures
• Report unsafe behavior of students to school officials
• Report and discuss performance, complaints or violations with supervisors
• Stop speeding vehicles in the controlled area and warn drivers of traffic laws
• Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals; report infractions to supervisor
• Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points
• Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with supervisor
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal, Transportation Director, or Assistant Director