School Crossing Guard

Supervisor: Chief Operating Officer and/ or designee

Function: To insure that the effective crossing and the safety of children attending school in crossing intersections.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Assist in providing safe and orderly student crossing to and from school.

2.Fulfilling job requirements outdoors in all weather, including rain, fog, snow, sleet, cold, heat, humidity, and wind.

3.As children arrive, take them safely across the street, watching traffic closely and stopping cars if necessary.

4.Discourage children from behaving unsafely near traffic, such as darting into the street without looking or crossing against a traffic signal.

5.Encourage safe behaviors by all pedestrians at the school crossing.

6.Use existing gaps in traffic to help students cross safely.

7.When the natural traffic flow does not allow enough time for children to safely cross a street, a guard may need to create gaps by stopping traffic temporarily.

8.The guard stops traffic with hand signals or a STOP paddle, then verbally directs children to cross the street.

9.The guard is always the first person in the street and the last person out of the street.

10.Alert motorists that pedestrians are in the process of using the school crossing.

11.Observe and report any incidents or conditions that present a potential safety hazard to the school children or the guard. File incident reports as needed.

12.Intervenes in potential emergency situations to avoid/minimize injury to involved parties.

13.Maintain constant communication with office staff.

14.Perform such other tasks or duties as assigned.

Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated the first ninety (90) working days in accordance with the provisions of the School Committee’s policy on evaluation of non-certified personnel. Upon completion of the probationary period of ninety (90) working days, annual evaluations will be conducted. All employees are considered at will employees and are not governed by a collective bargaining agreement.

$30 per hour

This position is for 30 minutes after school for dismissal, Monday through Friday

Additional Information:

1. Cleared Federal BCI (Fingerprinting) - this is at a personal expense of $45

2. Knowledge of current Rhode Island traffic laws; emergency procedures

3. Able to guide students while monitoring the traffic flow

4. Work experience with students in a school or agency setting.

5. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with students, teachers, parents, and administrators

6. Reliable and consistent attendance

Work Environment: Regular and prompt attendance is essential; mental effort is required daily; job is performed outside and is subject to exposure to the elements: heat, cold, and wet conditions; job involves walking and standing for long periods of time; constant seeing and hearing are required to fulfill job responsibilities; job is subject to exposure to environmental and/or physical hazards. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, using proper grammar and spelling; ability to follow written and verbal instructions; ability to work effectively with children, parents, and school employees. Ability to use accurate judgement of traffic flow, speed and direction of travel; prioritize activities; regular use of hand-held stop sign, reflector vest, cones, and other equipment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 per week

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Split shift

Ability to Commute:

• Woonsocket, RI 02895 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30