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Crossing Guard


Job Location:

Newport, RI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION: Crossing Guard

LOCATION: TMS

REPORTS TO: Principal or designee

EDUCATION TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

  • Graduation from high school or GED.
  • Required stamina enthusiasm and the ability to communicate and work directly with students and the general public.
  • Must pass state/national criminal background check and pre-employment physical on offer of employment.
  • Must be dependable.
  • Must have the ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities of the job as evidenced through work-related experience and the hiring process.
  • Training provided upon hire and periodic additional training and assessment will be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist students in crossing the streets going to and from school at an assigned post.
  • Direct traffic at the school crossing.
  • Provide a safe crosswalk for all students.
  • Enforce all district school and city policies and rules in the operation of the crosswalk.
  • Abide by and enforce all laws dealing with pedestrian traffic at the crosswalk.
  • Report all problems and safety concerns arising at the crosswalk to the immediate supervisor.
  • Check in at the assigned school every morning and afternoon prior to starting shift.
  • Perform related work as required.

EQUIPMENT: Jacket Vest and Stop Sign

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing walking turning talking hearing seeing and the ability to move quickly when necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to weather and traffic conditions. Interaction with students and the general public

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten months approximately 1 hour/day $25/day

APPLICATIONS: Applicants apply through

Providing Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality Education

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race age sex religion sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin color disability or veteran status.