What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crossing Guard 29505 position at Poway Unified School District?
***Meadowbrook Middle MBMS and Pomerado Elementary School***
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide for the safe street crossing for students; direct automotive and pedestrian traffic at a designated street intersection to assist school children in safely crossing the street, and assist in directing traffic to and from school grounds.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Crossing Guard is responsible for assisting in directing automotive or pedestrian traffic to ensure safe crossing of students in school parking lots or designated intersections. This is a stand-alone classification within the Paraprofessional job series.
Escort students across street at designated locations; utilize due caution and display crossing sign. E
Assist in directing traffic to and from school grounds; communicate with drivers regarding
appropriate parking areas. E
Prevent students and parents from crossing street during the flow of traffic until it is safe to cross. E
Instruct students as to the proper methods and times when crossing is safe; instruct students to walk bicycles across the street. E
Report unusual, unsafe, dangerous, or improper conduct, along with vehicle license number to appropriate supervisor according to established procedures. E
Notify police, school authorities, and ambulance in case of injuries or accidents at designated crossing. E
Perform related duties as assigned.
Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities for the classification.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Traffic regulations, especially those pertaining to pedestrians.
School safety rules and regulations.
Stopping distances of moving vehicles.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Student behavior management strategies and techniques.
Basic written and spoken English.
ABILITY TO:
Learn and apply traffic regulations, especially those pertaining to pedestrians.
Read, interpret, and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward others.
Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Carry regulation sign and wear district provided safety attire.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Respond appropriately to feedback, direction, and evaluation.
Display sufficient stamina to permit performance of duties in inclement weather.
Be tactful and helpful under unfavorable or difficult situations.
Effectively handle difficult and/or angry people.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Outdoor work environment.
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
Exposure to fumes, oil/grease.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing for extended periods of time.
Walking.
Seeing to direct the safe crossing at intersections with and without a signal and depth perception to judge approaching vehicle's closeness to an intersection.
Hearing to be aware of children and traffic.
Possess arm strength to hold sign up so that it can be seen by approaching traffic.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to hold stop sign.
Requires speaking skills in order to communicate with students.
HAZARDS:
Traffic hazards.
Exposure to fumes and oil/grease.
Exposure to noise.
Exposure to extreme weather conditions.
Walking on uneven ground and wet or slippery surfaces.
In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule.
Effective July 1, 2020, all new employees to Poway Unified School District will be responsible for the fingerprint fee associated with new employee processing at the cost of $74 - cash/check ($76 for credit cards).
The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information, please contact the
Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer
Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services,
Poway Unified School District
15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406
Salary : $17 - $22