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Crossing Guard
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Reports to:
Safety Officer/Campus Administration
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Department:
Assigned campus
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Pay Grade
M 1 @ 187 days
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Funding Source:
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Primary Purpose:
Work under minimal supervision to assist children and others to safely cross the street at assigned intersections during designated hours.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Basic knowledge of traffic safety regulations
Ability to identify and respond quickly to traffic safety hazards
Ability to communicate instructions effectively to bother children and adults
Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions
Experience:
None
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable
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PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations
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In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others.
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Positive Engagement
Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table
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Builds relationships – Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders
Exhibits professionalism– Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth
Models ethics – Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders
Communicates effectively- Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision
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Student-centered Excellence
Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff
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Demonstrates expertise – Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence
Establishes shared vision – Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality
Implements plans- Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources
Expects results – Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement
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Joint Empowerment
Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action
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Promotes collaboration – Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district
Inspires Action – Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals
Builds capacity – Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals
Develops leaders – Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments
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Adaptive Innovation
Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers
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Scans Environment – Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district’s future advancement
Manages change – Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision
Champions solutions – Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things
Acknowledges outcomes – Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure
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Technical Skills, Responsibilities and Duties
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In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist children and other community members to safely cross the street at assigned intersections during designated hours.
- Identify potential traffic safety hazards and respond quickly to protect children and avoid incidents.
- Ensure a smooth and expedient flow of both vehicular and foot traffic.
- Follow and uphold district safety requirements and report traffic violations and student misconduct in accordance with district procedures.
- Communicate safety and traffic rules to students and parents as needed.
- Correct unsafe conditions when possible and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor as soon as practicable.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:
Handheld traffic signs, traffic cones, reflective safety attire
Posture:
Prolonged standing
Motion:
Constant walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching
Lifting:
Light lifting (less than 15 pounds)
Environment:
Work outside (prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures, sunlight, and humidity); constant exposure to noise and vehicle exhaust; work around moving vehicles and on slippery and uneven surfaces
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under pressure; work with frequent interruption; may work alone
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
It is the policy of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin or age.