Crossing Guard (Queen Palmer ES) Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11

Job Location:

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Profile

Position:Temp Worker

Department/School:Queen Palmer ElementarySchool

Reports To:Principal

Schedule:TBD

Status:Temp / Hourly

FLSA:Non-Exempt

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION

This is an important part-time position involving the responsibility for assisting students crossing streets going to and from school at an assigned post. The Crossing Guard must exercise considerable vigilance in directing traffic and watching that the students cross streets properly. The work is performed independently with only occasional direction from a superior.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reports promptly each day to the designated work location with the proper equipment (stop sign vest whistle etc.) or to the school office if directed by the principal
Directs the action of students and traffic at assigned crosswalks in order to ensure safe crossing
Monitors student behavior and report to the Principal as required
Maintains communications with the Principal and the Colorado Springs Police Department regarding incidents that occur at the assigned location
Escorts students parents and the general public across street by waiting for a break in traffic holding up the stop sign walking into the middle of the road and stopping traffic until everyone is safely across
May place caution signs or cones at designated points before going on duty and remove signs and cones at end of shift
Maintains safety procedures at the designated street corner
Records license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and crossing guards stop sign by completing a complaint form and turning it in to the police department
Uses the following equipment: stop sign whistle safety signs or cones hand-held safety light
Understands and follows the Districts policies and procedures regarding supervision discipline and other relevant matters
Required to work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat cold rain noise fog and snow etc.)

OTHER DUTIES

Performs related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Ability to verbally communicate effectively
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Ability to deal with the public using firmness and tact
Ability to interact positively with students parents personnel and the general public
Ability to successfully work with and serve a diverse local community
Ability to identify and resolve safety and disciplinary issues
Ability to maintain alertness and concentration
Ability to be alert to surroundings

QUALIFICATIONS

Be a minimum of 18 years of age
High School diploma or equivalent required

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Reports to Principal or Supervisor

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat cold rain noise fog and snow etc.). Contends with speeding vehicles and motorists who are not always alert.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is mostly walking and standing with periods of sitting. Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs ladders or scaffolding; bend and crouch; reach hold grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; demonstrate an athletic activity or physical exercise; feel the shape size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students. The work requires the ability to speak normally to use normal or aided vision and hearing and to detect odors.

Position ProfilePosition:Temp WorkerDepartment/School:Queen Palmer ElementarySchoolReports To:PrincipalSchedule:TBDStatus:Temp / HourlyFLSA:Non-ExemptApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONThis is an important part-time position involving the responsibi...