Duties
JOB SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the School Crossing Guard is the safety of school children crossing the streets and intersections to and from school. In order to do this successfully, he/she must stop and direct all traffic at the school crossing and direct students when it is safe to cross. The School Crossing Guard must report to his/her assigned post on time each morning and afternoon that school sessions begin/end and remain on duty until all students cross safely. This is a seasonal position held only when the students are in session for the main school year.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintains the safety of all students and pedestrians by controlling the flow of traffic for the crossing of pedestrians at his/her assigned crosswalk.
- Maintains a positive working relationship with the Urbana School District.
- Maintains the appearance and serviceability of all issued equipment.
- Occasionally attends in-service training as required.
- Must be willing to work in all types of weather.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must be able to recognize potential hazards to individuals utilizing the crosswalks.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with children, other pedestrians and Urbana School District personnel.
- Ability to deal effectively and courteously with people of all ages.
- Must have adequate sight and hearing (with or without reasonable accommodations) to protect children from potential traffic hazards.
- Ability to walk and perform school crossing duties in all weather and traffic conditions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Works outside exposed to weather in climatic conditions associated with outside work.
- Works in moderately noisy conditions.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Works in close proximity to gas fumes from passing vehicles.
- Works on slippery, uneven surfaces.
- Works in and around moving objects and vehicles.
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://usd116.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2185