School Crossing Guard

The School Crossing Guard is responsible for controlling vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow at school crossings for safety purposes. They direct or escort pedestrians across streets, communicate traffic and crossing rules, and discourage children from behaving unsafely near traffic. The guard may need to create gaps in traffic to help students cross safely.

What You Will Do

The main day-to-day responsibilities of the School Crossing Guard include directing or escorting pedestrians across streets, communicating traffic and crossing rules, discouraging children from behaving unsafely near traffic, and creating gaps in traffic to help students cross safely.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be a successful School Crossing Guard, you must be able to think and react independently to various situations, use accurate judgement of traffic flow, speed, and direction of travel, prioritize activities, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and work effectively with children, parents, and school employees.

Requirements

• High School diploma or its GED equivalent
• good moral character and reputation
• background check required