Crossing Guard/Playground Monitor

- Position Type:
Support Staff/Crossing Guard/Playground Monitor - Date Posted:
10/16/2026 - Location:
General Myer Elementary School - Date Available:
11/30/2026 - Monitors traffic conditions; stops vehicular traffic and escorts students, staff and parents across assigned
- Assists students with bicycles, helmets, backpacks, zipping coats, tying shoes and minor first aid;
- Provides a supportive adult figure to listen, support and encourage students
- Instructs students in proper crossing of streets and other student related issues
- Maintain effective communications with students, administrators, teachers and parents; attends meetings as required by the school or district
- Knowledge School District rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation School Crossing Guard practices and procedures
- Knowledge of principles of road and weather conditions related to stopping vehicles
- Knowledge of customer service methods and techniques
- Skill in maintaining order while escorting students across streets and intersections
- Skill in determining when a driver is going to be able to stop safely
- Skill assisting children with a variety of daily needs to safely cross the street and proceed on to school or home safely
- Skill in oral communications
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
- Ability to speak and read English proficiently
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Six (6) months' work experience prior childcare and supervision experience (Preferred)
- Must successfully complete ‘on the job' School Crossing Guard Training
- Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance
- Maintain requirements for access to Fort Huachuca
- Monitors the students during recess for correct use of playground equipment
- Instructs students on rules of playground; prevents fights and resolves conflicts
- Monitors playground to deter unauthorized visitors
- Promotes positive student behavior by setting a good example and treating all students with respect and courtesy
- Ensures student safety in both outdoor and indoor activity areas (when required);
- Monitors all playground equipment and grounds for safety
- Maintains visual and auditory awareness of events on playground
- Addresses behavioral problems and determines disciplinary actions
- Provides support and encouragement documents and reports incident provides minor first aid
- Knowledge of District rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Knowledge of playground supervision and monitoring practices
- Knowledge of age appropriate behavioral management methods and techniques
- Knowledge of principles customer service methods and techniques
- Ability to speak and read English Proficiently
- Skill in working with, monitoring and supervising students on the playground
- Skill in providing a safe play environment for students
- Skill in providing direction, suggestion and encouragement to students
- Skill in written and oral communications
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Six (6) months' work experience prior childcare and supervision experience (Preferred)
- Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance
- Maintain requirements for access to Fort Huachuca
| Crossing Guard/Playground Monitor | JobID: 446 |
JOB TITLE: CROSSING GUARD
DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Maintenance
REPORTS TO: Transportation & Maintenance Manager
FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt; Classified
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: none
APPROVED ON: 09/12/2018
SUMMARY: This position escorts students safely across streets at assigned street crossings and/or intersections for the School District.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Intersection or street crossing
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements
Computer Proficiency:
Basic Computer skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an outdoor environment. Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting and/or carrying up to 10 pounds. May be exposed to slippery road and inclement weather. May be exposed irate or careless drivers.
Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
JOB TITLE: PLAYGROUND MONITOR
DEPARTMENT: School
REPORTS TO: Principal
FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt; Classified
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: none
APPROVED ON: 09/12/2018
SUMMARY: Assists with supervising the playground before school and during recess periods to ensure the security and safety of all students in support of District Board goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements
Computer Proficiency: Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and job specific computer programs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor classroom environment. This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with employees, external agencies and the public. May be exposed to infectious diseases, air, water and bodily fluid borne pathogens.
Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.