EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities for the classification. The Crossing Guard is responsible to assist in directing automotive or pedestrian traffic in order to ensure safe crossing of students in school parking lots or designated intersections.

WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Outdoor work environment. Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions. Exposure to fumes, oil/grease. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing for extended periods of time. Walking. Seeing to direct the safe crossing at intersections with and without a signal and depth perception to judge approaching vehicle's closeness to an intersection. Hearing to be aware of children and traffic. Possess arm strength to hold sign up so that it can be seen by approaching traffic. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Dexterity of hands and fingers to hold stop sign. Requires speaking skills in order to communicate with students. HAZARDS: Traffic hazards. Exposure to fumes and oil/grease. Exposure to noise. Exposure to extreme weather conditions. Walking on uneven ground and wet or slippery surfaces. KNOWLEDGE OF: Traffic regulations, especially those pertaining to pedestrians. School safety rules and regulations. Stopping distances of moving vehicles. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Student behavior management strategies and techniques. Basic written and spoken English.