Crossing Guard

Fowler Elementary School District

Job Title : CROSSING GUARD

Classification : Support Personnel Pay Scale

Range : I

Description : The School Crossing Guard/Lunch Monitor assists students to safely cross streets and roads before and after school. Duties include exposure to dirt, dust, and extreme seasonal temperatures.

Qualifications :

High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card

Must have a knowledge of traffic regulations and acceptable street crossing procedures

Ability to comprehend and perform functions from written and verbal instructions

Ability to exhibit mature judgment

Ability to verbally communicate to students in English and Spanish

Must be an energetic, highly ethical and possess good emotional and physical health

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board or the Superintendent may deem appropriate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets

Hold stop sign stopping motorist so that children may cross street safely

Assist students as needed to cross intersections on the way to and from school

Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary

Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at street and railroad crossings, and construction sites.

Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.

Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.

Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and report infractions to appropriate authorities

Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.

Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.

Stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws.

Set up school crossing signs and markers at designated points

Complete district inservice training program before assuming responsibility for the crosswalk

Establish and maintain good student conduct at the crosswalk

Assure that students walk in the crosswalk

Be on duty at the designated times to promote timely routines for students

Report unsafe student behavior in or near the crosswalk to the principals

Participate in district sponsored professional development workshops/inservices, attend on-going training classes as directed, and read professional publications for continued professional development

Maintain strict confidentiality and use appropriate discretion when working with all district personnel records and/or information

Support and follow the rules, regulations and policies set by the School Board, the assigned school and the District

Performs all other duties as assigned by the Governing School Board, the Principal or his/her designee.

Length of Employment :

Nine (9) months

School calendar will determine the days worked during the school year.

Reports to : Building Principal

Evaluation : Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy GDO