School Crossing Guard- Johnie R. Daniel Elementary School

POSITION FUNCTION SUMMARY:  Purpose of this position is to assist in scheduling, coordinating, and managing cross guard operations to ensure pedestrian safety at Town designated school crossing locations.The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be in exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the Town as the needs of the Town and requirements of the position change. 

• Communicates potential safety issues to supervisor and community stakeholders. 
• Monitors and reports pedestrian counts at assigned school crossing locations; makes staffing recommendations. 
• Prepares and submits required reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Communicates safe street crossing procedures and related information to students and adults. 
• Gains cooperation of children and reports un-corporative unsafe behavior of children to district staff and/or supervisor.
• Performs the duties of a school crossing guard.
• Is prepared for shift with all safety equipment.
• Attends required training as directed.
• Complies with personnel and safety regulations, and Town and department policies and procedures. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Pass background and fingerprint check. 

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Must have knowledge of safe crossing guard procedures.
• Must have basic knowledge of and ability to use the computer and Microsoft Office software.

SKILLS: 

• Must be able to read, see, hear, talk, write, and possibly sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stand and walk continuously.
• Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry objects weighing up to 5lbs upright continuously if necessary. 
• Must be able to hear and see approaching traffic.

Must be able to bend arms, and push/ pull a child weighing up to 100lbs.

ABILITIES: 

• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to perceive and respond to potential hazardous and uncertain situations. 
• Ability to respond quickly to potential emergency situations. 
• Ability to bend from the waist and twist. 
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including exposure to extreme heat, cold, and inclement weather. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with Town employees, school district staff, and the public. 
• Ability to travel to and from assigned school crossing location(s).  

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. The Town reserves the right to allow substitutions if the candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area that may be deficient in another. 

FORMAL EDUCATION: 

• A High School diploma or General equivalency diploma (GED) is required.

RELATABLE WORK EXPERIENCE: 

• School Crossing Guard experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include all shifts and sites necessary to accommodate crossing guard schedule. 
• Must submit to and pass a post offer, non-regulated drug test, and through background check. (including criminal history)