Crossing Guard
Summary
A school crossing guard ensures pedestrian safety at designated street crossings during school hours by directing traffic and escorting children across streets.
NOLA Public Schools Vision
The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success.
Position Summary
The Crossing Guard is responsible for the safety of children and pedestrians at designated street crossings. This individual ensures safe crossing during school start and dismissal times, and other peak traffic periods. The ideal candidate will be reliable, punctual, and possess a strong sense of responsibility toward the community's safety.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Safely escort children and pedestrians across streets, ensuring compliance with traffic regulations.
- Monitor traffic flow to ensure safe conditions for crossing.
- Use handheld stop signs or other signals to alert drivers when pedestrians are crossing.
- Maintain vigilance at assigned crossing areas to prevent accidents or dangerous situations.
- Report any hazardous conditions or incidents to appropriate authorities or school officials.
- Provide assistance and direction to children and pedestrians as needed.
- Communicate effectively with school personnel, law enforcement, and parents regarding safety concerns.
- Attend training sessions as required by local authorities or the school district.
Educational Background
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of traffic safety laws and regulations.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Strong observational and communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and make quick decisions.
- Physical ability to stand for long periods and move quickly when necessary.
- A positive attitude and willingness to work with children and the public.
Salary Offers
Our salary offers reflect a commitment to equity and transparency. Each offer is determined by education, years of experience, and alignment with compensation across similar roles within the district.
Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday;
- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely;
- Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely;
- Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;
- Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.
Performance Evaluation
The employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via COMPASS/LEADS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS/LEADS to ensure renewal of certification.
EEOC Statement
NOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.