Crossing Guard - Substitute - Dayton Independent School District

Job Ttile:                      Crossing Guard

Reports to:                   Campus Principal

Dept. / School:             Assigned Location

Wage / Hour Status:    Nonexempt

Pay Grade:                   1

Date Revised:               February 2017

                      QUALIFICATIONS: 

                      Basic knowledge of traffic safety regulations

                      Ability to identify and respond quickly to traffic safety hazards

                      Ability to communicate instructions effectively to both children and adults

                      Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions

                      MAJOR RESPOBSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

                     1.  Assist children and other community members to safely cross the street at

                          assigned intersections during.       

                      2.  Identify potential traffic safety hazards and respond quickly to protect

                           children and avoid incidents.

                      3.  Ensure a smooth and expedient flow of both vehicular and foot traffic.

                      4.  Follow and uphold district safety requirements and report traffic violations

                           and student misconduct in accordance with district procedures.

                      5.  Communicate safety and traffic rules to students and parents as needed.

                      6.  Correct unsafe conditions when possible and report any conditions that are

                           not correctable to supervisor as soon as practicable.

                       7.  Attendance is an essential job function.

                       SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

                      None

                       MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

                       Tools/Equipment Used:  Handheld traffic signs, traffic cones, reflective safety attire

                       Posture:  Prolonged Standing

                       Motion:  Constant walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching

                       Lifting:  Light lifting (under 15 pounds)

                       Environment:  Work outside (prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures, sunlight,

                       and humidity); constant exposure to noise and vehicle exhaust; work around moving

                       vehicles and on slippery and uneven surfaces

                       Mental Demands:  Maintain emotional control under pressure; work with frequent

                       interruptions; may work alone.