Crossing Guard - Alta Murrieta Elementary School - School Year 2024-2025 - Open/Promotional at Murrieta Valley Unified School District (2024)

Rosalie Marcley
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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT10/8/98JOB DESCRIPTIONPage 1 of 3TITLE:CROSSING GUARDQUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of1.Roadway safety practice.2.Traffic safety regulations as they apply to school crossings.3.Emergency assistance procedures and sources of emergency assistance.4.General concepts of child growth and development and child behavioral characteristics.5.Techniques used in controlling and motivating students.6.Spanish language strongly desired.7.Safety rules and regulations for this position.Ability to1.Inform school children of proper safety methods.2.Keep simple records and reports.3.Maintain cooperation of and with motorists.4.Assume responsibility for supervision of children.5.Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm, and receptive attitude toward children.6.Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.7.Apply general policies and procedures to specific situations.8.Cope with verbal abuse.9.Learn and follow the operations, procedures, policies, and requirements of assignment.10.Work successfully with diverse groups of people.11.Be a productive and active team member.12.Maintain a pleasant appearance and demeanor.13.Work independently and maintain high standards of workmanship.14.Hear, see, and move at a level that ensures student safety.15.Handle all matters in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner so as to maintain and/or establish good public relations.16.Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.17.Establish and maintain effective rapport with students, parents, and community members.Training and Experience1.Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.2.One (1) year of paid or volunteer experience working with children in an educational or child care setting or any combination of training experience that would likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities may be considered.3.A good work history and attendance.REPORTS TO:Site Principal or designee JOB GOAL:Under the direct supervision of the school principal or designee, provides for the safety of students crossing designated roadways by safely escorting students across such roadways in an efficient and effective manner.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1.Observes traffic flow, watching for breaks, effectively halting traffic.2.Observes that all vehicles appear to be reducing speed in preparation to stop. After traffic has halted, safely escorts school children across the roadway until all children have reached a place of safety from traffic and returns to crossing guard post.3.Informs students of proper safety methods and assures that they observe all safety precautions.4.Observes and submits essential evidence to proper authorities when motorists violate school crossing regulations.5.Observes and reports actions of suspicious characters at or near the crossing locations.6.Reports disturbances, accidents, and any emergency immediately to the school office.7.Reports violations of school and district rules through completion of student referrals in accordance with established procedures.8.Follows District policies and procedures.9.Participates in District in-service training as required.10.Knows and understands the Mission and Core Values of the District.11.Performs other related duties as required.OTHER FUNCTIONS1.Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid, training, updates, etc. as required.2.Ensures that all equipment and materials are properly used and stored.3.Ensures that areas are kept clean and orderly at all times.PHYSICAL ABILITIES1.Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents and instructions.2.Able to conduct verbal conversation in English.3.Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels.)4.Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and walk.5.Able to stand for sustained periods of time up to and including three (3) hours.6.Able to walk for sustained periods of time up to and including three (3) hours.7.Vision which allows accurate observation from a distance.8.Able to lift up to ten (10) pounds.9.Able to carry up to ten (10) pounds.10.Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder external rotation and internal rotation.11.Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder abduction and adduction.12.Able to exhibit full range of motion for elbow flexion and extension.13.Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder extension and flexion.14.Able to exhibit full range of motion for back lateral flexion.15.Able to exhibit full range of motion for hip flexion and extension.16.Able to exhibit full range of motion for knee flexion.17.Able to work in a wide range of weather conditions.18.Able to perform non-violent crisis intervention procedures. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS1.Must use safety equipment and devices designated for this position.2.First Aid Certificate and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification desired.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Twelve-month work-yearClassified bargaining unit positionEVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy and provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. The site administrator or his/her designee will complete the evaluation.Approved by:Board of EducationDate:October 11, 1989Amended by:Board of EducationDate:May 8, 1997Amended by:Board of EducationDate:October 8, 1998MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS ATOBACCO-FREE, DRUG-FREE WORKPLACEMURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS ANEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERcrossing-guard

A completed EDJOIN online application. A resume does not take the place of a completed application. Professional References must be evaluating supervisor/manager.*At the close of posting, qualified applicants will be emailed an invitation to test along with testing date, time, and location. Please watch your emails & your EDJOIN account for correspondence. IMPORTANT: Please read entire Job Description including all Qualifications, Essential and Other Functions, Special Requirements, Physical Abilities, and Terms of Employment prior to applying for this position.Training and Experience:1. Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.2. One (1) year of paid or volunteer experience working with children in an educational or child care setting or any combination of training experience that would likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities may be considered.3. A good work history and attendance.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS1. Must use safety equipment and devices designated for this position.2. First Aid Certificate and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification desired. *At the close of posting, qualified applicants will be emailed an invitation to test along with testing date, time, and location. Please watch your emails & your Edjoin account for correspondence.