School Crossing Guard

Position Type:
Student Support Services/ School Crossing Guard

Date Posted:
4/14/2021

Location:
Districtwide

Date Available:
Immediately After Hire

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Waterbury Public Schools

JOB CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION

JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Crossing Guard

DEPARTMENT:
Districtwide

INCUMBENT NAME:
Grants

BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION:
School Crossing Guards

REPORTS TO:
Building Principal or District Level Administrator

FLSA DESIGNATION:
10 months (school year). 2 hours per day (one in the morning and one in the afternoon per assigned school). $13.98/hour. Note: This is a part time, non-exempt, union position with no medical, dental or life insurance. This position is covered by the School Crossing Guard bargaining agreement. This is a grant-funded position that exists as long as funds are available.

PART I - SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION

This class is accountable for providing for the safety and welfare of students in transit to and/or from school; and communicating observations and/or incidents that may impact the general well-being of students. The work involves traffic control, supervising the children in crossing streets and roads and maintaining control of children while waiting at school bus stops, all with the emphasis on safety.

PART II - MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

High School Diploma or a general education development (GED) certificate.

General Experience:

One (1) year of full-time employment or equivalent work that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed.

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B. CREDENTIALS:

C. LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Class D Operator License.

D. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbents in this class are expected to be trained in and be current in all aspects of the program. CPR/First Aid Certificate may be required.

E. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of and respect for the diverse backgrounds (cultural, linguistic, environmental) of students and how these characteristics affect the student's life and learning;

Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and District policies and procedures;

Knowledge of standard safety practices and procedures;

Knowledge of traffic regulations;

Oral communication skills;

Good physical condition;

Courteous and tactful when dealing with parents, students and co-workers;

Interacts well with children;

Interpersonal and social skills;

Ability and willingness to work in the most inclement weather throughout the year;

Ability to assist and reinforce elements that support a safe environment;

Ability to be sensitive and respectful in communications regarding all children and families, regardless of differences in cultural heritage, lifestyle, values, and home environment;

Ability to effectively employ a variety of strategies that reinforce positive behavior;

Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students;

Ability to follow oral and written direction, seeking clarification as needed;

Ability to remain constantly alert in order to monitor traffic, intersection signals and children in potentially hazardous situations;

Ability to use ethical practices for confidential communication about students;

Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

PART III - POSITION SUPERVISES:

None

PART IV - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities;

Assists students, parents, seniors, etc. for the purpose of providing safe access to and from school;

Communicates school policies and enforcement procedures to students, personnel and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding and the potential consequences of violation;

Controls children using the crossing to assure that they conform to traffic regulations;

Controls vehicular traffic at designated crossing to allow children to cross safely;

Intervenes in potential emergency situations for the purpose of minimizing injury to involved parties;

Maintains equipment (e.g. stop sign, vests, street signs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of required items;

May place school sentinel signs in the roadway at designated points near crossing and must/shall remove them before going off duty;

Monitors students for the purpose of ensuring release to authorized parties in conformance with state and/or school administrative policies;

Records license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and reports infractions to appropriate authorities;

Reports observations and/or incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information for follow up by appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel;

Reports unsafe behavior of children to school officials;

Performs other related duties as required.

PART V - Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements

Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.

Frequency: Place an "X" in each box that is appropriate to your job. NEVER (N) OCCASIONALLY (O) FREQUENTLY (F) CONSTANTLY (C) 0 % of Shift 1-33% of Shift 34-66% of Shift 67-100% of Shift Working Conditions N O F C Working Conditions N O F C Physical Demands Depth Perception X Standing X Color Distinction X Walking X Peripheral Vision X Sitting X Driving X Lifting X Physical Strength: Carrying X Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.) X Pushing X Light Work (-20 lbs.) X Pulling X Medium Work (20-50 lbs.) X Climbing X Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.) X Balancing X Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.) X Stooping X Environmental Conditions Kneeling X Cold (50 degrees F or less) X Crouching X Heat (90 degrees F or more) X Crawling X Temperature Changes X Reaching X Wetness X Handling X Humidity X Grasping X Extreme Noise or Vibration X Twisting X Exposure to Chemicals X Feeling X Exposure to Gases and Fumes X Talking X Exposure to Unpleasant Odors X Hearing X Exposure to bodily fluids X Repetitive Motion X Exposure to dampness X Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination X Confinement to Small or Restricting Area X Visual Acuity/Near X Mechanical Hazards X Visual Acuity/Far X Physical danger or abuse X
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.

Waterbury Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.