Hybrid Crossing Guard - Various Location at Westside Union School District

SERVICE JOB SPECIFICATION JOB CLASS: SUPPORT STAFF LEVEL: CROSSING GUARD POSITION TITLE: CROSSING GUARD CLASS DEFINITION: To assist students in getting to school safely, to provide adult supervision of children crossing the street, and to report motorists that create a hazard for the children. POSITION DEFINITION: Under the supervision of the site administrator, responsibilities include assisting students getting to and from school safely and to do related work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: • Assist students in crossing the street safely • Maintain order of students • Report any students not following safety or school rules to Teachers and/or Site Administrator • Report reckless motorists or anyone creating an unsafe situation for the children to school management/authorities • Monitor street crossings during the appointed time when children go to and from school • Watch for suspicious individuals in and around school areas and report as necessary • Use appropriate signs, hand signals, district assigned orange safety vest, whistle, and flags while directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic • Warn pedestrians and drivers of existing dangers EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED. Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of the practices of street safety and basic Department of Motor Vehicles driving rules. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with adults and children; ability to maintain schedules providing for regular supervision of students as assigned; ability to work cooperatively with others. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: ___ Communicate clearly with children ___ Remain calm in emergency or stressful situations ___ Follow oral and written instructions ___ Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties; this includes walking and standing for long periods of time ___ Able to work outdoors in all types of weather and traffic conditions ___ Able to see distance, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and able to adjust focus ___ Must have adequate sight and hearing to protect children from potential traffic hazards ___ Able to hold traffic sign above head for short periods of time that is visible to traffic SALARY SCHEDULE: Hourly EVALUATED BY: School Administrator EVALUATION REVIEWED BY: Superintendent or designee

Westside Union School District is located on the west side of the Antelope Valley, 65 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Our schools serve the communities of Quartz Hill, Lancaster, Palmdale, Leona Valley, and Antelope Acres.