What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crossing Guards position at Palmerton Area School District?
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Maintain valid PA driver's license
- Thorough knowledge of appropriate signals for the control of vehicular traffic
- Thorough knowledge of traffic safety as it relates to the movement of pedestrians at an intersection
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to follow a set schedule
- Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, administrators, and general public
- Ability to comprehend and retain knowledge of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code as it relates to school crossings and school zones
- Ability to recognize and communicate potentially dangerous traffic situations and hazards in the environment
- Ability to coordinate the movement of traffic with the safe flow of student pedestrians by choosing appropriate times to step into the street to create gaps in traffic
- Ability to relate to student pedestrians and instruct them on safe methods of crossing the street by modeling appropriate street skills and behavior
- Ability to prevent students from crossing the street in an unsafe manner or when traffic is moving
- Ability to stand and walk outside in a variety of all types of weather conditions and environmental extremes including but not limited to heat, cold, humidity, rain, snow, sleet, hail, and air pollution
- Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, crouch, twist, turn, and reach
- Verbally direct students across the street
- Promptly obey all directives from the S.S. Palmer/Parkside Building Principal
- Protect the lives of school-age pedestrians
- Direct and control the movement of students at assigned intersections
- Patrol an assigned intersection, direct traffic to stop, and direct students across the street safely
- Stand in roadway with STOP paddle continuously raised to shoulder height to show that pedestrians are using the crosswalk
- Prevent students from crossing the street while traffic is moving
- Direct traffic at an assigned intersection when necessary to provide for the movement of school buses or to relieve temporary traffic congestion
- Collect appropriate information concerning operators of vehicles that fail to obey proper signals and/or devices at the intersection and in the school zone
- Report violators of the Vehicle Code as it applies to school crossings and school zones
- Direct traffic at an assigned intersection when necessary to provide for the movement of school buses or to relieve temporary traffic congestion
- Cooperate, assist, and communicate timely, accurately, and effectively, maintaining a positive environment and positive communications with fellow employees and the public to achieve mutual goals
- Participate in any safety-related training required by the district
- Perform related work
- Perform all tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the S.S. Palmer/Parkside Building Principal
- Contracted 10-month position (one school year term)
JobID: 335
Position Type:
Crossing Guard/Crossing Guard
Crossing Guard/Crossing Guard
Date Posted:
4/1/2026
4/1/2026
Location:
S.S. Palmer Elementary
S.S. Palmer Elementary
Date Available:
ASAP
ASAP
Closing Date:
When Filled
When Filled
There are crossing guard positions available in the Palmerton Area School District.
AM shift: 8:00-8:30 am PM shift: 2:50-3:20pm
Compensation is $10/shift
Applicants must submit their application, Act 34 Criminal, Act 151 Child Abuse and Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting clearances.
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing maximum protection and assisting students in crossing the street going to and returning from the elementary buildings by directing traffic so that students may cross streets safely
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Skills/Knowledge:
Physical:
Functions/Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.
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Secondary:
Terms of Employment:
Nothing in this job description shall restrict or limit the employer's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects the assignment of essential functions, but it does not prescribe or restrict the task that may be assigned. This job description may be subject to change at any time.
Salary : $10