[26-27] School Crossing Guard

Summary
Midtown Community School (MCS) exists to foster a culture of belonging and academic excellence that supports the development of well-rounded individuals.
The School Crossing Guard provides assistance to students and families crossing the street, maintains pedestrian safety in traffic, and directs or expedites the flow of traffic at a crossing.
For more information on Midtown Community School, please visit www.midtowncommunityschool.org.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Escorts pedestrians safely across streets.
Ensures students board/alight from any buses/vehicles, if needed.
Places and removes signs marking the location of the crossing.
Places/removes any other school communication signage, if needed.
Signals traffic to stop/resume using hand and/or electronic signal devices.
Advises pedestrians of violations, dangers, and possible fines of offense(s).
Records pertinent information of violator(s) and reports the incident to the supervisor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Traits
The ideal School Crossing Guard will have:
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to stand for the duration of each shift (up to an hour) while at an assigned crossing.
Ability to remain aware of and alert to a variety of environmental factors such as moving vehicles and weather.
Ability to exercise good judgment and make rapid decisions relating to speed and distance of multiple vehicles, traffic signal cycles, and pedestrian traffic.
Knowledge of traffic regulations pertaining to school and pedestrian crossings.
Knowledge of traffic control devices and hand control signals used in directing traffic.
Skill in interacting with the public, especially children.
Hear and see at normal range or with accommodation.
Required to stand for long periods, walk at a moderate pace, step/down 4-5 inch street curbs, bend/squat, and manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a part-time position (5 days per week/2 hours a day).
Compensation for this position is $25.00/hr.
This position will be placed on the “”H - Hourly Support” salary schedule.
MCS offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. MCS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Contact
Please apply online through the BambooHR Application Portal on our website at www.mcs.org/employment. No phone calls, please.

Employment type
Part-Time - Hourly

Work arrangement
No