Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans Auxiliary Compensation Plan Pay Grade: $17.40/Hour Shift Type: Part-Time Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Crossing Guard Supervisor
Hourly Salary Schedule: 2 hours per instructional day EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
- To present a warning to motorists, using safety training and equipment to ensure the safety of pedestrians at designated school crosswalks. As a vital part of our community's safety efforts, you will facilitate safe passage across streets and help maintain order during peak school hours.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- High School Diploma or GED
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- The crossing guard must exhibit knowledge of standardized procedures and techniques in crossing students to and from school
- The crossing guard must show skills in communication (verbal and nonverbal), social behavior, modeling and tolerance
EXPERIENCE:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Always remain alert and vigilant
- Must be punctual and regular in attendance
- Report any absences as soon as possible
- Appearance must be maintained and well-groomed with a calm demeanor
- Report unsafe conditions to supervisor
- Safely direct pedestrians and control traffic at designated crosswalks
- Educate students on crossing safety rules and importance of following rules
- Must use whistle to alert drivers of intent of pedestrians entering the crosswalk
- Demonstrate the ability to move out of harm's way and to move rapidly to and from positions
- Raise STOP paddle high and visible when crossing pedestrians
- Blow whistle to alert drivers of pedestrians entering the roadway
- Must have acceptable visual capacity and auditory reception
- Demonstrate the ability to make instant and critical decisions when situations arise
- Maintain a friendly and approachable demeanor to foster a sense of community trust
- Possess communication skills via text and email
- Perform other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to tolerate excessive heat/cold and damp conditions.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and walk short distances
Mental Demands:
- Ability to fill out simple reports.
- Ability to remain calm and focused in fast high traffic situations
Physical demands/environmental factors:
- Must use both arms and hands simultaneously for extended periods
- Repeated hand and arm movements
- Demonstrate the ability to visually observe and quickly react to traffic and pedestrians
- Physical capacity to blow a whistle The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.