Position: Crossing Guard
Department: Transportation
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Immediate Supervisor(s):Director of Transportation
Pay Grade:Per Compensation Manual
Days Employed:Per Compensation Manual(2 hours per day)
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Provide safe crossings for students who walk to and from school
- Actively engage in actions that contribute to Dickinson ISDs overall mission and strategic plan
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated willingness to work with children
- Knowledge of or ability to learn school district policy and regulations related to safety
- Willingness to work outdoors on every school day
Experience:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist students in crossing the street safely without undue delay for vehicle traffic
- Assist students in providing a safe entrance and exit to and from schools onto city streets
- Keep equipment in good condition
- Supply counts and reports as requested
- Report any person loitering in the vicinity of or interfering with a guard/controller
- Wear the uniform and safety vest at all times while on duty
- Use stop signs at all times when stopping traffic or directing children
- Perform the job with little or no supervision
- Manage heavy traffic and pedestrians
- Manage large groups of children
- Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of DickinsonISD
- Stay up-to-date professionally by selecting quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth
- Research district policy precedent and current practices before acting
- Participate as an effective team member contributing to district department and content goals
- Demonstrate proficient levels of technology applications
- Participate fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for students safety and overall emotional wellbeing
- Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities
- Maintain punctuality in daily work times appointments and meetings
- Meet task completion deadlines established by the supervisor
- Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders students teachers administrators and co-workers
- Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met
- Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email written and verbal)
- Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned
EXPECTATIONS OF MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Tools/Equipment Used:Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students
- Motion:Frequent walking and reaching frequent standing; kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
- Lifting:Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning students with physical disabilities.
- Environment:Work inside and outside (exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (body fluids bacteria communicable diseases)
- Mental Demands:Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; Ability to interact positively and proactively with students with behavioral concerns communicate effectively verbally and inwriting
- Professional Dress: The dress must be clean and neat appropriate for the assignment and in accordance with any additional standards established by his or her supervisor and approved by the Superintendent.
EVALUATIONS:
- The performance of this position will be evaluated annually.