Crossing Guard

TEMPLETON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION CLASS TITLE: CROSSING GUARD DEFINITION: Under supervision of the principal, directs children during the access egress of the school grounds and assures their safety during the process. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Maintains order in the area of drop-off and pick-up before and after school. • Assures the safety of children by directing them and controlling traffic in their assigned area. • Reports behavioral problems to the school principal. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: • Traffic laws appropriate to school zones. Ability to: • Direct children and adults in an effective and courteous manner. • Maintain control of large numbers of children in a hectic environment. • Communicate in writing for the purposes of composing the required reports and other correspondence. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Education equivalent to 12th grade completion. • Some experience in working with children. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS of this position are, but not limited to, the following: Ability to: • Stand in one area for extended periods of time. • Stand and walk for extended periods of time. • Ascend and descend steps. • See for the purpose of reading student work, laws and codes, rules and policies, and other related matter, and observing students. • Hear and understand speech at normal levels. • Communicate so others will clearly understand normal conversation. • Communicate using the telephone. • Reach in all directions. • Think clearly and rationally to solve problems. NOTE: The District requires, at district expense, a post-offer, pre-employment physical. Candidates offered positions who cannot meet the above physical requirements will be offered reasonable accommodations as appropriate in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Class: 1 Category: Classified Accountability of time: Site Principal Tasks assigned by: Site Principal Evaluated by: Site Principal Hiring Authority: Site Principal Site(s): School Site Exhibit adopted: 4-13-94 i\jobdesc\classifi\crossgrd.doc