Crossing Guard - Secondary Campus JobID: 2537

• Position Type:

  Support Staff

• Date Posted:

  1/24/2022

• Location:

  Southeast Polk CSD

• Date Available:

  As Soon As Possible

    

Southeast Polk Community School DistrictJob Description

Title: Crossing Guard (Secondary Campus)Hours: 7:00 - 7:45 am & 2:45 - 3:30 pm (Hours may be combined with other positions at the District)Location: Secondary Campus Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Exhibits good interpersonal relationship skills (pleasant, friendly, sense of humor).

• Working knowledge of adolescent students’ behavior and developmental characteristics.

• Able to take charge in emergency situations.

• Self-starter; sees a need and performs it.

• Successful completion of physical, criminal background and child abuse registry check, and pre-work screening at time of hire.

  Reports to: Building Principal Job Goal: To maintain a safe, pleasant crossing for students on streets designated as cross walks by the Southeast Polk Community School District. Performance and Responsibilities:

• Receive training from the city and the district office where the crossing is located.

• Receive and be responsible for any equipment provided by the district or city.

• Monitor the behavior of students as they arrive and leave the crossing area.

• Monitor the traffic conditions and plan a safe crossing for students.

• Monitor the behavior of students as they cross the street.

• Report any student creating a disturbing atmosphere to the principal’s office.

• Provide an appropriate role model for the students.

• Be available to meet with the principal and/or students in a given situation, when requested.

• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information.

• Other duties as assigned.

  Physical Demands:

• Must be capable of standing throughout the work day.

• Must present appropriate appearance and personal cleanliness suited to working in close proximity to school age children and adults.

• Must be able to work with interruptions.

• Must be capable of working with students with different personalities, capabilities, and physical and mental limitations.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to waist level.

• Must be capable of carrying equipment or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds for a distance of 50 feet.

• Must be capable of standing, walking (at variable speeds and duration to include running) and changing positions quickly throughout the workday.

• Must be capable of working in broad range of temperatures, humidity and other winter and summer environments.

• Must be capable of working in a noisy environment.

• Must have physical dexterity in limbs and digits necessary to physically interact with children.

  Clothing:

• Outdoor clothing/foot ware including coats, boots, gloves, and hat dependent on environmental conditions.

  Evaluation:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Southeast Polk Board Policy. Terms of Employment:

• Employment based on need.

• Hours and number of days assigned as need requires.

• $23.53/hour; increasing to $24.38 after six months.

  Disclaimer:The statements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. It is the policy of the Southeast Polk Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), genetic information (for employment), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact, Joseph M. Horton, Associate Superintendent, Affirmative Action Coordinator, Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Southeast Polk District Office, 8379 NE University Ave., Pleasant Hill, IA 50327,(515)-967-4294,joseph.horton@southeastpolk.org. Inquiries or grievances may also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0201,(515) 281-4121; or the U.S. Department of Education, Region VII Office of Civil Rights, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago IL 60661.