Poway Unified School District
Crossing Guard
Poway Unified School District, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Salary:
$16.54 - $21.16 Hourly
Location :
Throughout Poway Unified School District, CA
Job Type:
Part Time
Job Number:
24-0077
Site/Dept:
District-wide
Opening Date:
09/19/2024
Closing Date:
10/10/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Number of Working Months:
9.5
Description
*This position is one hour per day. 30 minutes in the AM and 30 minutes in the PM*
**Current vacancies are at: Garden Road Elementary, Pomerado Elementary and Midland Elementary**
**Eligible candidates will be placed on a 6-month eligibility list.**
BASIC FUNCTIONUnder the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide for the safe street crossing for students; direct automotive and pedestrian traffic at a designated street intersection to assist school children in safely crossing street, assist in directing traffic to and from school grounds.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: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. This is a stand-alone classification within the Paraprofessional job series.
Examples of Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Direct automotive and pedestrian traffic at a designated street intersection.
E
Escort students across street at designated locations; utilize due caution and display crossing sign.
E
Assist in directing traffic to and from school grounds; communicate with drivers regardingappropriate parking areas.
E
Prevent students and parents from crossing street during the flow of traffic until it is safe to cross.
E
Instruct students as to the proper methods and times when crossing is safe; instruct students to walk bicycles across the street.
E
Report unusual, unsafe, dangerous, or improper conduct, along with vehicle license number to appropriate supervisor according to established procedures.
E
Notify police, school authorities, and ambulance in case of injuries or accidents at designated crossing.
E
Perform related duties as assigned.
NOTE:
At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an
"E"
which identifies essential duties required of the classification.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities for the classification.
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
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.
ABILITY TO:Learn and apply traffic regulations, especially those pertaining to pedestrians.Read, interpret, and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward others.Communicate effectively in oral and written form.Carry regulation sign and wear district provided safety attire.Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Respond appropriately to feedback, direction, and evaluation.Display sufficient stamina to permit performance of duties in inclement weather.Be tactful and helpful under unfavorable or difficult situations.Effectively handle difficult and/or angry people.
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.
In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule.
Effective July 1, 2020, all new employees to Poway Unified School District will be responsible for the fingerprint fee associated with new employee processing at the cost of $74 - cash/check ($76 for credit cards).
The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information, please contact theTitle IX/Equity Compliance OfficerAssociate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services,Poway Unified School District
Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.
01
The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Qualified means that you meet the minimum qualifications found in the job description. Incomplete responses will disqualify your application or reduce the credit given for your qualifications. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. Please note: (*) Answering "See Application" or "See Resume" on any of the following questions may result in your application being disqualified from further consideration in the recruitment process. (*) Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application. (*) The information provided in answering these questions will be considered in determining whether you will move to the next step and may be used as part of a technical and experience evaluation. (*) I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below).
02
How many years of experience do you have working with children?
0-1 years1-2 years2-5 years5-7 yearsGreater than 7 years
03
How many years of experience do you have enforcing rules?
0-1 years1-2 years2-5 years5-7 yearsGreater than 7 years
Required Question
$16.54 - $21.16 Hourly
Location :
Throughout Poway Unified School District, CA
Job Type:
Part Time
Job Number:
24-0077
Site/Dept:
District-wide
Opening Date:
09/19/2024
Closing Date:
10/10/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Number of Working Months:
9.5
Description
*This position is one hour per day. 30 minutes in the AM and 30 minutes in the PM*
**Current vacancies are at: Garden Road Elementary, Pomerado Elementary and Midland Elementary**
**Eligible candidates will be placed on a 6-month eligibility list.**
BASIC FUNCTIONUnder the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide for the safe street crossing for students; direct automotive and pedestrian traffic at a designated street intersection to assist school children in safely crossing street, assist in directing traffic to and from school grounds.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: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. This is a stand-alone classification within the Paraprofessional job series.
Examples of Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Direct automotive and pedestrian traffic at a designated street intersection.
E
Escort students across street at designated locations; utilize due caution and display crossing sign.
E
Assist in directing traffic to and from school grounds; communicate with drivers regardingappropriate parking areas.
E
Prevent students and parents from crossing street during the flow of traffic until it is safe to cross.
E
Instruct students as to the proper methods and times when crossing is safe; instruct students to walk bicycles across the street.
E
Report unusual, unsafe, dangerous, or improper conduct, along with vehicle license number to appropriate supervisor according to established procedures.
E
Notify police, school authorities, and ambulance in case of injuries or accidents at designated crossing.
E
Perform related duties as assigned.
NOTE:
At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an
"E"
which identifies essential duties required of the classification.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities for the classification.
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
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.
ABILITY TO:Learn and apply traffic regulations, especially those pertaining to pedestrians.Read, interpret, and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward others.Communicate effectively in oral and written form.Carry regulation sign and wear district provided safety attire.Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Respond appropriately to feedback, direction, and evaluation.Display sufficient stamina to permit performance of duties in inclement weather.Be tactful and helpful under unfavorable or difficult situations.Effectively handle difficult and/or angry people.
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.
In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule.
Effective July 1, 2020, all new employees to Poway Unified School District will be responsible for the fingerprint fee associated with new employee processing at the cost of $74 - cash/check ($76 for credit cards).
The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information, please contact theTitle IX/Equity Compliance OfficerAssociate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services,Poway Unified School District
Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.
01
The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Qualified means that you meet the minimum qualifications found in the job description. Incomplete responses will disqualify your application or reduce the credit given for your qualifications. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. Please note: (*) Answering "See Application" or "See Resume" on any of the following questions may result in your application being disqualified from further consideration in the recruitment process. (*) Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application. (*) The information provided in answering these questions will be considered in determining whether you will move to the next step and may be used as part of a technical and experience evaluation. (*) I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below).
02
How many years of experience do you have working with children?
0-1 years1-2 years2-5 years5-7 yearsGreater than 7 years
03
How many years of experience do you have enforcing rules?
0-1 years1-2 years2-5 years5-7 yearsGreater than 7 years
Required Question