What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crosswalk Guard position at wacoisd?
Job Title: Crosswalk Guard
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt/At-Will
Reports To: WISD Police Dept.
Pay Grade/Days: 301/178 days
Dept./School: Campus Assigned
Date Revised: August 2019
Primary Purpose:
To insure that students are able to safely cross roadways at crosswalks and reach school safely.
Qualifications:
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Be at assigned school crossing(s) on time and stay at assigned post for the complete scheduled time. Must have transportation or the ability to travel to assigned post.
2. Stop all traffic before allowing children to enter crosswalk. This will require working in conjunction with any traffic signal that may be in place.
3. Stand at least in the middle of the crosswalk with hand held out, stop sign held high for all motorists to see until all children are completely out of the crosswalk.
4. Wear the issued hat and reflective vest at all times and carry the hand held stop sign.
5. Report any disobedient children that fail to follow instructions to supervisor and/or school personnel.
6. Report motorists that continually disobey the crossing guard’s instruction to stop and yield to pedestrian traffic to the WISD police supervisor.
7. Notify supervisor of a change in home address or phone number.
8. Notify supervisor if unable to report to assigned post in a sufficient amount of time that would allow a replacement to be obtained. Also, notify the supervisor if a circumstance arises that will cause a late report to a post or if a reason exists that will necessitate leaving early.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Tobacco Free
Equipment Used:
Hat, reflector vest, stop sign, rain coat if necessary.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Must be physically able to stand for long periods of time, to walk at a brisk pace, to life a five pound sign and hold it over head, and to have the visual acuity to see approaching hazards as well as to multitask. Must be able to stand out in the elements, unsheltered, for long periods of time. This includes being exposed to heat as well as inclement weather.
Non Discrimination Statement
The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and/or Waco ISD Coordinator of Student Management at 254-755-9410 and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics at 254-745-2250. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Director of Special Education at 254-755-9431 or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt/At-Will
Reports To: WISD Police Dept.
Pay Grade/Days: 301/178 days
Dept./School: Campus Assigned
Date Revised: August 2019
To insure that students are able to safely cross roadways at crosswalks and reach school safely.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Special Knowledge/Skills:
None required – Will train applicants in techniques used to safely cross students
High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Special Knowledge/Skills:
None required – Will train applicants in techniques used to safely cross students
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Be at assigned school crossing(s) on time and stay at assigned post for the complete scheduled time. Must have transportation or the ability to travel to assigned post.
2. Stop all traffic before allowing children to enter crosswalk. This will require working in conjunction with any traffic signal that may be in place.
3. Stand at least in the middle of the crosswalk with hand held out, stop sign held high for all motorists to see until all children are completely out of the crosswalk.
4. Wear the issued hat and reflective vest at all times and carry the hand held stop sign.
5. Report any disobedient children that fail to follow instructions to supervisor and/or school personnel.
6. Report motorists that continually disobey the crossing guard’s instruction to stop and yield to pedestrian traffic to the WISD police supervisor.
7. Notify supervisor of a change in home address or phone number.
8. Notify supervisor if unable to report to assigned post in a sufficient amount of time that would allow a replacement to be obtained. Also, notify the supervisor if a circumstance arises that will cause a late report to a post or if a reason exists that will necessitate leaving early.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Tobacco Free
Equipment Used:
Hat, reflector vest, stop sign, rain coat if necessary.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Must be physically able to stand for long periods of time, to walk at a brisk pace, to life a five pound sign and hold it over head, and to have the visual acuity to see approaching hazards as well as to multitask. Must be able to stand out in the elements, unsheltered, for long periods of time. This includes being exposed to heat as well as inclement weather.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Non Discrimination Statement
The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and/or Waco ISD Coordinator of Student Management at 254-755-9410 and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics at 254-745-2250. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Director of Special Education at 254-755-9431 or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.
