Crossing Guard - Hourly

PURPOSE
Assists students in crossing streets; performs related work as required. 
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary function of an employee in this class is to provide a safe environment for students and assist them to cross streets. The position is supervised by the building Principal. The primary duties of the position are performed outdoors, with exposure to inclement weather and possible hazardous conditions from street traffic.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Operate standard crosswalk and related safety equipment;
Provides a safe environment for students to cross busy streets in a crosswalk, at a corner, traffic signal or other traffic control point, or other designated crossing point;
Provides traffic and pedestrian control;
Reports hazardous conditions, situations, drivers, and violations to the building Principal or police, as directed;
Reports student disciplinary actions and violations to a supervisor or the building Principal, as directed;
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures, and safety practices.
May perform lunchroom, playground, bus, and other monitoring duties as assigned;
Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic traffic laws and procedures;
Basic traffic control and pedestrian safety methods, techniques, and objectives;
School rules and behavior requirements;
Disciplinary and behavior modification methods and techniques.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to:

Follow oral and written instructions and observe District policies and procedures;
Provide a safe environment for students crossing and waiting to cross streets to access school grounds;
Discern and react appropriately to emergency or safety situations;
Prepare and maintain required records, files, reports, logs, statistics, and documentation;
Operate standard crosswalk and related safety equipment;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers and staff members, and other District personnel;
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Maintain student and District confidentiality;
Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal conversation and to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person;
Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work and assessments, prepare and review documents, and organize documents and materials;
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment;
Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office environment, lifting or moving objects that weigh up to 20 lbs.;
Job tasks require, with or without reasonable accommodation, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping;
Must have a valid Idaho Driver's License and a vehicle to drive and/or must provide own transportation for job related activities.

EVALUATION
Yearly by supervisor.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be determined by calendar year.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job

If you are chosen for this position your employment with the District would be "at will". Employment at Will means that the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time.
As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: "Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho…"

Noon Duty

PURPOSE
Provides supervision of students in the cafeteria and on the playground during lunch periods; performs related work as required. 
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary function of an employee in this class is to provide a safe and supervised environment for students in the lunchroom or cafeteria and on the playground during lunch periods. The position is supervised by the building Principal. The primary duties of the position are performed in a school cafeteria and outdoors, with exposure to inclement weather.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Provides a safe and supervised environment for students in the cafeteria and adjacent areas and on the playground;
Enforces school rules and administers disciplinary actions;
Redirects unwanted behaviors and provides conflict resolution;
Provides First Aid assistance;
Checks sports and recreational equipment in and out;
Ensures students return to class in a timely manner;
Reports hazardous conditions and situations and serious disciplinary problems to a supervisor or the building Principal, as directed;
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

May perform other monitoring duties as assigned;
Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

School rules and behavior requirements;
Disciplinary and behavior modification methods and techniques;
Basic playground safety techniques and objectives.

Ability to:

Follow oral and written instructions and observe District policies and procedures;
Provide a safe environment for students in a cafeteria and playground environment;
Discern and react appropriately to emergency or safety situations;
Prepare and maintain required records, files, reports, logs, statistics, and documentation;
Operate standard playground and safety equipment;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers and staff members, and other District personnel;
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Maintain student and District confidentiality;
Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person and by two-way radio, and to discern sounds such as students in distress against a background of normal playground noises;
Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and discern students in distress or violating behavior codes against a backdrop of normal playground activities;
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard playground and safety equipment;
Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to stand for long periods of time, walk, and work in a school cafeteria and outside playground environments and be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

EVALUATION
Yearly by supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be determined by calendar year.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job

If you are chosen for this position your employment with the District would be "at will". Employment at Will means that the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time.
As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: "Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho…"

Meridian Elementary Crossing Guard & Noon Duty Positions