What are the responsibilities and job description for the SY 24-25 School Crossing Guard, Part Time position at Savannah-Chatham County Schools?
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under the general supervision of a law enforcement officer, performs work of assisting school children and other pedestrian traffic with safe crossing public streets at designated intersections going to and returning from school.
REPORTS TO: Campus Police Corporal, School Crossing Guard Supervisor
SALARY SCHEDULE: Grade 6 Positions are .40
WORK DAYS: The work calendar will be determined by the student school calendar days, flexiable ad determined by Campus Police
REQUIREMENTS:
- Education Level: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency
- Experience, Skill, and Certification:
- Incumbents are expected to maintain an alert attitude to prevent hazardous traffic situations.
- Sufficient strength, vision, hearing, stamina and agility to perform all duties on a regular basis without assistance, including the presence of inclement weather.
- Reliable transportation is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Ability to learn basic traffic laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to school zones.
2. Direct and regulate the flow of traffic at school crossings or within a reduced speed school zone.
3. Stop vehicle traffic on roadways near schools to allow children to cross safely. Assist children to safely cross public streets.
4. Ability to work out-of-doors in a wide variety of weather conditions.
5. Ability to maintain discipline, develop positive relationships and command respect among school children.
6. Assist school bus traffic in and out of the school parking lots.
7. Ability to exercise mature judgment in emergencies.
8. Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Incumbents will be considered “at will.” Appropriate pay will be determined based on the Grade as determined by Human Resources and allowable experience. The work calendar will be determined by the student school calendar days, flexible as determined by Campus Police. Non-exempt, Grade 6. Positions are .40 Rev.7-2022
NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:
- it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
- it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.
Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS
Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. Check the box that is applicable for this position and complete any necessary information.
[ ] Office Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.
[ ] CLASSROOM Employees in this category spend at least most of the workday in a typical classroom or related educational environment. There will be prolonged periods of standing or walking, and there may be frequent bending, stooping, or stretching. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are requirements. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands, but there may be occasions that require the lifting or restraint of a student.
EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS
(Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.)
[ ] Occasional heavy lifting of up to 25 pounds
[ ] Frequent climbing up to _______ feet, and/or working on building roofs.
[X ] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne matter.
[X ] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards.
[ X ] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods
[ ] Other:______________________________________________________
