Crossing Guard

POSITION: School Crossing Guard

QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated competence for assigned performance responsibilities

REPORTS TO: Superintendent or Designee

JOB FUNCTION: To provide safe access via walk paths to and from Brookwood School District 167 property by providing adult supervised crossing(s) at designated public streets.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct or escort pedestrians safely across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.
• Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
• Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
• Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.
• Serves as a good example to children.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Follows universal precautions in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary, fringe benefits, and work year to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions and the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Educational Personnel.

Expectations of Effective School Crossing Guards

• Ensure Safety First: Safely guide children and other pedestrians across streets, especially during school start and end times.
• Be Vigilant and Alert: Constantly observe traffic flow, driver behavior, and pedestrian movement.
• Professional Conduct: Serve as a role model by following traffic rules and behaving respectfully.
• Communicate Clearly: Use hand signals and/or a whistle confidently to direct both pedestrians and drivers.
• Be Dependable and Punctual: Arrive on time for assigned shifts – children rely on consistency.
• Understand the Law and Protocols: Know local traffic laws and school crossing procedures.
• Engage Positively with the Community: Greet children and parents warmly; help foster a safe and welcoming atmosphere.

Things Crossing Guards Should Avoid

• Getting Distracted: Avoid using your phone, eating, or chatting excessively while on duty.
• Standing in Unsafe Spots: Don’t stand in the middle of the road unless it’s time to stop traffic.
• Turning Your Back to Traffic: Always face the direction traffic is coming from when entering the street.
• Waving Cars Through While Kids Are Present: Never signal vehicles to go through when children are waiting or crossing.
• Crossing Without the Sign: Don’t cross anyone without holding up your stop sign clearly.
• Letting Kids Cross Alone: Avoid assuming kids will cross safely on their own.
• Arguing With Drivers or Parents: Stay calm and professional, even if someone is rude or impatient.
• Not Wearing Safety Gear: Don’t skip wearing your reflective vest or using your stop paddle.
• Stick to your assigned times: Stick to your assigned times.
• Ignoring Weather Conditions: Don’t forget to adjust your stance and alertness depending on weather.
• Sitting in Your Car: Crossing Guards need to be visible and ready at all times to ensure student safety.