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Cherry Creek SchoolsPosted 2 weeks ago

Crossing Guard - Walnut Hills Community Elementary School

On-siteColorado, United States

Part TimeHigh School Or EquivalentLargeEducation Services

Job Summary

Guide or control vehicular and pedestrian traffic at streets and schools by directing or escorting pedestrians across streets, monitoring traffic flow, and communicating rules to students and adults. Distribute traffic control signs and markers, direct traffic movement using signs and hand signals, and report incidents involving students to the building principal. Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and report infractions to the supervisor. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Average intelligence
  • Good physical condition, including sight, hearing, and ability to move and maneuver quickly in order to avoid danger from errant drivers
  • Ability to control a STOP paddle effectively to provides approaching road users with a clear, fully direct view of the paddle's STOP message during the entire crossing movement
  • Ability to communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously
  • Ability to recognize potentially dangerous traffic situations and warn and manage students in sufficient time to avoid injury
  • Mental alertness
  • Neat appearance
  • Dependability
  • An overall sense of responsibility for the safety of students
  • Intermediate knowledge of proper bicycle/pedestrian practices
  • Ability to adhere to the following Colorado Department of Transportation requirements: While on duty, a guard shall not eat, smoke, use other tobacco products, or consume beverages. While in uniform, a guard shall not patronize liquor establishments. A guard shall not use a radio (other than a two-way radio for official communication), headphones or portable audio players, nor read books, magazines, newspapers, or other materials while on duty. Any mobile communication device may be used only...
  • Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire
  • Colorado state identification card
  • Ability to blow a whistle
  • Ability to step up and down curbs
  • Ability to hold a handheld stop paddle sign above head

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

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