Crossing Guard

Position Type:

Support Staff/Crossing Guard

Location:

District Wide

Date Available:

8/29/2024

Closing Date:

until filled

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Wethersfield Public Schools

Wethersfield, CT

Crossing Guard

The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning.

Position: Substitute Crossing Guard

Reports To: Administrative Sergeant

Start Date: August 29, 2024

Compensation: $20.18 per hour worked

Application Date: Open until filled

Summary

The Wethersfield Public Schools has various openings for Crossing Guards. This is a part time/seasonal position that will work up to 20 hours per week and will be under general supervision of the Administrative Sergeant.

Essential duty includes monitoring and controlling traffic flow to create safe conditions for directing and escorting children across designated intersections and or cross walks. Must be available to work any day school is in session

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist children crossing the street at assigned times and locations to ensure a safe roadway crossing.

• Display positive role model characteristics by demonstrating to children appropriate street crossing skills and behavior.

• Provide directions to the general public

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• The following qualifications are from Section 7D.03 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, entitled Qualifications of Adult Crossing Guards: average intelligence, good physical condition, including sight, hearing, and ability to move and maneuver quickly, mental alertness, neat appearance, good character, dependability, and an overall sense of responsibility for the safety of students.

All applicants must apply on-line at http://www.generalasp.com/wethersfield/onlineapp/default.aspx

Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy

The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109