Crossing Guard

Job summary: 

The Part-Time School Crossing Guard plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of students and families as they travel to and from DC Bilingual Public Charter School. This position is responsible for monitoring crosswalks and street intersections during arrival and dismissal times, managing the flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and promoting safe crossing behaviors. The Crossing Guard maintains a strong presence at designated crossing points, using provided safety gear and tools to facilitate safe passage and communicate clearly with students, families, and drivers.

Responsibilities: 

• Direct or escort families crossing the street and school driveway on the sidewalk.
• Stopping traffic as necessary; guide or control vehicular or family traffic at street. 
• Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which families can cross the street.
• Direct students to assure conformance to traffic regulations.
• Report traffic hazards and flagrant traffic violations to leadership using a provided two-way radio
• Must wear provided traffic safety and control gear and work requires employees to stand, walk and use arm/hand signals, whistles, and voice Obey traffic flow and conditions
• Wait for natural breaks, or create effective breaks, in traffic to move pedestrians safely to/from the school and their mode of transportation
• Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be physically able to stand for long periods in extremes of heat and cold.
• Must have good vision, hearing, and mobility.
• Sense of responsibility for the safety of students and their families.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement and customer service are required.
• High school diploma or GED required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college preferred.
• Meet all expectations as outlined by the DC Bilingual Leading and Learning Framework.
• Abide by the DC Bilingual’s Super 7 Agreements, Community Engagement Principles, and Code.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Schedule & Attendance:  3 hours shifts per day.

MORNING: Monday-Friday 7:15 am - 9:15 am

AFTERNOON: Monday-Thursday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm and Friday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain outdoors for extended periods of time in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Adequate vision and hearing to monitor traffic, observe hazards, and communicate with pedestrians and drivers.
• Must be alert, focused, and able to react quickly in unpredictable situations.

Salary : $24