Crossing Guard

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 25 years of age
• Must be able to hold a hand-held stop sign above their head in an upright position while in the roadway

• Must receive a minimum of twenty hours and instruction before performing the duties of a crossing guard. Thereafter, an annual additional one hour of instruction is required. 
• Must be able to complete time sheets, read and understand written instructions.
• Must possess the ability to work effectively with children.
• Fulfilling job requirements outdoors in all weather, including rain, fog, snow, sleet, cold, heat, humidity and wind.
• Must assist students by recognizing natural gaps in motor vehicle traffic patterns and safely enlarging natural traffic gaps.
• Must be able to display good judgement and respond quickly to emergencies.
• Recognize and communicate potentially dangerous traffic situations and hazards in the environment.
• Must have the ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.