What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crossing Guard position at HORIZON?
POSITION SUMMARY: Provide for the safe movement of children to and from school when crossing public roadways and intersection. School crossing guards are not to engage in traffic direction or control.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED
Ability to work in a positive manner with students
Possess positive interpersonal skills
Valid Iowa Driver’s license
Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Personal Performance Criteria
- Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
- Contributes to creating a positive work environment
- Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
- Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
- Assists children on their way to and from school safely across roadways and intersections and observe gaps in traffic, utilizing traffic signals when available
- Leads children across roadways or intersection while holding a “stop” sign and wearing an appropriate traffic vest in such a manner as to be visible to approaching vehicles
- Works independently and with confidence
- Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
- Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision
Professional Performance Criteria
- Supervises students crossing roadway
- Reports relevant matters to supervisor
- Displays ability to effectively handle varied situations
- Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of school policies and regulations
- Demonstrates good judgement and reasoning ability to avoid subjecting children to dangerous traffic conditions
- Provides own transportation to/from crossing guard location as assigned
- Must have the ability to see and hear sufficiently to identify safety hazards
- Must have the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 15 pounds
- Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time
Work Hours: Monday-Friday; 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 2:15-4:00 p.m.
Benefits:
- Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
- Employee assistance program
- Paid leave and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
Salary : $18 - $22