TITLE:   Crossing Guard

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide assistance to children crossing the street.  Maintain children’s safety in traffic.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED preferred
2. State of Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
3. No previous experience required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist children crossing streets.
• Move 15-mph zone and school crossing signs into and out of the street.
• Utilize proper hand signs as required.
• Adhere to regulations and guidelines governing school crossings.
• Ensure safety of pedestrians using assigned cross walks.
• Report problems with students or traffic.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of traffic regulations pertaining to school and pedestrian crossings
• Knowledge of traffic control devices
• Skill in interacting with the public, especially children
• Ability to communicate orally

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to traffic hazards

Potential physical harm

Exposure to outdoor elements

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

May be required to move signs weighing up to 25 lbs. into and out of the street.

WORK YEAR: 181 Days

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Elementary School

REPORTS TO:  Principal

EVALUATION:  Classified Personnel Evaluation

SUPERVISES:  N/A