Crossing Guard

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