Temporary - Crossing Guard, 2.5 Hours Per Day, 9 Months

Posting due to employee movement.

Title: CROSSING GUARD File 502

Reports to: Principal

Job Objective: Monitors pedestrians and upholds safety rules.

Minimum · High school diploma or GED.

Qualifications: · Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).

• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.

• Valid state department of education permit appropriate for the assignment.

• Self-directed, congenial disposition, and strong diplomacy skills.

• Successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, behavioral management, CPR, and/or first aid may be required as a condition of employment.

Essential · Monitors traffic. Helps pedestrians cross the street. Helps students understand proper safety

Functions: precautions. Reports vehicles that fail to comply with traffic regulations.

• Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Promotes a professional image of the school district.

• Promotes effective communications and assistance. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns. Refers district policy/procedure questions to administrators.

• Directs visitors to the office.

• Monitors and initiates action to protect students during adverse weather conditions.

• Reports unsafe conditions to the principal and/or appropriate staff (e.g., equipment malfunctions, hazardous tree limbs, damaged pavement, standing water, ice, etc.).

• Promotes the proper use, care, and security of school property. Reports vandalism, graffiti, equipment malfunctions, and other related concerns.

• Upholds the student conduct code. Maintains high expectations for behavior and performance. Keeps the principal informed about persistent behavior problems.

• Takes precautions to ensure safety. Monitors situations that may indicate a problem. Provides appropriate student supervision. Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.

• Responds to student requests for assistance. Avoids being intrusive. Solves concerns discreetly.

• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.

• Documents all injuries that require medical attention.

• Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.

• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.

• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.

• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Abilities The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance

Required: of assigned duties.

• Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conduct.

• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment.

• Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.

• Exhibits consistency, resourcefulness, and resilience.

• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

• Performs duties efficiently with limited supervision. Strives to meet deadlines.

• Prepares accurate and timely paperwork. Verifies and correctly enters data.

• Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.

• Uses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individuals.

Working To promote safety, employees are expected to exercise caution and comply with safety regulations

Conditions: and district policies/procedures when involved in the following situations/conditions.

• Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.

• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.

• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors. Exposure to wet and/or slippery surfaces.

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.

• Interactions with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.

• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle. Working near active vehicular traffic.

• Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.

• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

Performance Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted

Evaluation: by the Stow-Munroe Falls City School District Board of Education.

The Stow-Munroe Falls City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and other unforeseen events.

Staff member shall serve as a role model in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings in order to help instill in students the belief and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.