JOB SUMMARY:  Provide for the safe movement of children to and from school when crossing public roadways and intersection. School crossing guards are not to engage in traffic direction or control.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent        

                               Ability to work in a positive manner with students

                               Possess positive interpersonal skills

                               Valid Iowa Driver’s license

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Performance Criteria

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Assists children on their way to and from school safely across roadways and intersections and observe gaps in traffic, utilizing traffic signals when available
• Leads children across roadways or intersection while holding a “stop” sign and wearing an appropriate traffic vest in such a manner as to be visible to approaching vehicles
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

• Supervises students crossing roadway
• Reports relevant matters to supervisor
• Displays ability to effectively handle varied situations
• Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of school policies and regulations
• Demonstrates good judgement and reasoning ability to avoid subjecting children to dangerous traffic conditions
• Provides own transportation to/from crossing guard location as assigned
• Must have the ability to see and hear sufficiently to identify safety hazards
• Must have the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 15 pounds
• Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

District Statement

Johnston Community School District is an equal-opportunity affirmative-action employer. It is the policy of the District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, marital status in its employment and personnel practices. Johnston Community School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Director of Human Resources, 6510 NW 62^nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, 515-278-0470.