Crossing Guard

Richmond Middle School seeks a part time Crossing Guard, responsible for afternoon/dismissal duty, 2:45-3:15 p.m. (2:45-3:15 p.m. on Wednesdays). Rate of pay is $25.00/hour (shifts that last less than an hour paid at $25.00 per shift). Position starts immediately, open until filled.

POSITION TITLE: CROSSING GUARD

Job Description Approved By: SAU 70

Date:

June 2023

General Purpose:

This position is responsible for safely assisting students in crossing streets in designated school zones as well as directing and controlling motor vehicle traffic in and out of school campuses.

Reports to:

Principal or Designee

Supervises:

None

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:

Maintain a safe environment for students walking to and from school.

Ensure that students and motorists follow safety laws so that students are provided with a safe environment to prevent injuries.

Stop vehicles to allow students to cross at specific locations.

Give understandable signals and direction to regulate the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and use judgment in those duties to avoid unnecessary traffic tie-ups and to safeguard the students.

This general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

Evaluation:

Performance of duty responsibilities will be reviewed annually by the Principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Part Time; School year

Pay per shift

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must complete crossing guard training prior to the first work day.

Training will be organized and offered by the District

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to enforce instructions with firmness and effectiveness.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

Primary Physical Requirements:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Lift up to 10 lbs:

Not required

2. Lift 11 to 25 lbs:

3. Lift 25 to 50 lbs:

4. Lift over 50 lbs:

5. Carry up to 10 lbs:

6. Carry 11 to 25 lbs:

7. Carry 26 to 50 lbs:

8. Carry over 50 lbs:

9. Reach above shoulder height:

Frequently required

10. Reach at shoulder height:

11. Reach below shoulder height:

12. Push/Pull:

Hand Manipulation:

1.Keyboarding:

2.Gross Manipulation:

3.Fine Manipulation:

Other Physical Consideration:

1. Twisting:

2. Bending:

Occasionally required

3. Crawling:

4. Squatting:

5. Kneeling:

6. Crouching:

7. Climbing:

8. Balancing:

During the Work Day, Employee is Required to:

1. Stand:

up to 1 consecutive hour

2. Walk:

Cognitive and Sensory Requirement(s):

Effectively exchange and receive information and instructions, and respond to inquiries;

Communicate with others;

Observe students and motorists to ensure safety.

Work Environment: Inside: up to 0%

Outside: up to 100%

Work Surface(s): Sidewalk, roadway

Other Training, Skills and Experience Requirements:

Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community

Other Considerations and Requirements:

Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.