What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crossing Guard (Regular & Substitute) position at City of De Pere?
The City of De Pere employs seventeen regular crossing guards plus substitute crossing guards during the school year. Some have been employed in that capacity for over thirty years, and are immensely proud of their responsibility.
During the school year, Crossing Guards are assigned to a corner before and after school. They are in place to guide children safely across the busy streets to school in the morning. They return to make sure the morning kindergarten population gets home safe, and the afternoon session arrives on time. The final assignment for the day is to guide the children towards the safety of their home and families.
In the rain, sleet, or snow, Crossing Guards are on duty at their stations ensuring safe passage across our busy streets and intersections.
During the school year, Crossing Guards are assigned to a corner before and after school. They are in place to guide children safely across the busy streets to school in the morning. They return to make sure the morning kindergarten population gets home safe, and the afternoon session arrives on time. The final assignment for the day is to guide the children towards the safety of their home and families.
In the rain, sleet, or snow, Crossing Guards are on duty at their stations ensuring safe passage across our busy streets and intersections.
Regular Crossing Guards work each day school is in session (7.5 hours per week). Substitute Crossing Guards fill in when regular crossing guards are sick or unable to work. Substitute hours will vary from week to week (from no hours to 7.5 hours per week). Substitute positions may lead to a regular crossing guard assignment if a vacancy exists and with good work performance.
Assist children in safely crossing the street on their way to and from school. Keep children on the curb until there is a sufficient break in traffic to allow safe crossing. Counsel children regarding unsafe behavior.
Report and discuss unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
Summon emergency help if needed, such as, police or fire.
Document and report school crossing violations made by motorists including accidents and failure to obey traffic signals.
Report and discuss unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
Summon emergency help if needed, such as, police or fire.
Document and report school crossing violations made by motorists including accidents and failure to obey traffic signals.
Knowledge of traffic laws concerning pedestrians and vehicular movement. Knowledge and ability to summon emergency help if needed. Knowledge and ability to properly use prescribed equipment, such as a stop sign and whistle. Knowledge and ability to notify the Police Department if unable to report for duty.
Ability to work in and around busy traffic environments. Ability to obtain vital information if an accident should occur, such as a license plate number. Ability to cooperate with school officials. Ability to communicate verbally with children and adults. Ability to be friendly but firm with children. Ability to recognize potential hazards and to safely direct children away from such hazards. Skill in perceiving vehicle speeds and distances in order to reasonably stop traffic and allow children to safely cross streets or intersections. Ability to get to designated location reliably.
Ability to work in and around busy traffic environments. Ability to obtain vital information if an accident should occur, such as a license plate number. Ability to cooperate with school officials. Ability to communicate verbally with children and adults. Ability to be friendly but firm with children. Ability to recognize potential hazards and to safely direct children away from such hazards. Skill in perceiving vehicle speeds and distances in order to reasonably stop traffic and allow children to safely cross streets or intersections. Ability to get to designated location reliably.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
High school diploma or equivalent desired.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent desired.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Lifting, carrying and holding up to 5 pounds.
- Frequent standing and walking on varied terrain such as uneven or slippery surfaces.
- Ability to see and hear traffic and children.
- Ability to verbally communicate in a speaking voice and to shout warnings as needed.
- Ability to work in varied environmental conditions.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or
requirements.
Salary : $18 - $19
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