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WINDHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT lists this Crossing Guard opportunity in windham, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
School Crossing GuardA school crossing guard is responsible for helping students safely cross roadways as they travel to and from school. Crossing Guards should be able to interact with children and pedestrians in a friendly manner and be able to react quickly to potential dangers that can affect children. This is a seasonal, part-time position during the school year.Responsibilities:Direct traffic and pedestrians at designated street crossing locations.Ensure the safe passage of students and other pedestrians to and from school or other destinations.Stay alert at all times to traffic patterns and potential hazards in the area.Assist children in crossing the street safely, by guiding them through traffic with a stop sign, a hand signal, or other means.Report any potential safety hazards to the appropriate authorities.Maintain a professional demeanor and a friendly attitude while performing job duties.Remain attentive to changing weather conditions and take appropriate steps to ensure personal safety and the safety of those crossing the street.Maintain awareness of the possible threats to student safety and work to minimize these threats.Participate in training and development programs as required.Requirements:No formal education or experience requirementsMust be able to speak and understand EnglishMust be able to communicate effectively and give instructions to othersGood physical healthAble to stand for long periods of timeHas use of both hands and armsGood vision and hearingAbility to work outdoors in all-weather conditionMust be reliable and punctualMust be available to work any day school is in sessionSubject to police background checkMust be 18 years or olderWorking Conditions:The job mostly requires standing outside for long periods in varying weather conditions. Sometimes the crossing guards need to respond quickly to unexpected situations involving students and traffic, which might require fast movements and quick thinking.WINDHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.
Worksite address
windham, CT, 06280, US
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