Crossing Guard - Nevitt Elementary

TITLE: Crossing Guard

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide assistance to children crossing the street. Maintain children’s safety in traffic.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED preferred
• State of Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
• No previous experience required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist children crossing streets.
• Move 15-mph zone and school crossing signs into and out of the street.
• Utilize proper hand signs as required.
• Adhere to regulations and guidelines governing school crossings.
• Ensure safety of pedestrians using assigned cross walks.
• Report problems with students or traffic.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of traffic regulations pertaining to school and pedestrian crossings
• Knowledge of traffic control devices
• Skill in interacting with the public, especially children
• Ability to communicate orally

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to traffic hazards

Potential physical harm

Exposure to outdoor elements

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

May be required to move signs weighing up to 25 lbs. into and out of the street.

Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice.

WORK YEAR: 181 Days
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Elementary School
REPORTS TO: Principal
EVALUATION: Classified Personnel Evaluation
SUPERVISES: N/A