POSITION 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 GEDAbility to work in a positive manner with students
Possess positive interpersonal skills
Valid Iowa Driver’s licenseSuccessful 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 StatementJohnston 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 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, 515-278-0470.Work Hours: 7:00-9:00 a.m. and 2:00-4:00 p.m. (20 hours/week)Benefits:
Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
Employee assistance program
Paid leave and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Primary Location SUMMIT Salary Range $17.25 - $21.54 / Per Hour Shift Type Part-Time
