About this opportunity
Denver Public Schools lists this SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD opportunity in denver, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
School Crossing Guard
Applications will be received until August 21, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
About this job: The School Crossing Guard program is designed to supervise the safe crossing of elementary age school children when crossing streets on their way to and from schools.
What DPS Offers You:
A culture that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration and fun with a shared vision that every learner thrives.
Competitive starting hourly rate of $20.20 per hour - additional compensation information can be found here.
In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other total reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
Ensure that turning motorists yield the right of way to pedestrian school children.
Ensure that children obey the traffic signals.
Instruct children in good safety habits, such as walking only with the green or walk light, using crosswalks, checking traffic before starting across the street, walking rather than running, and using the pedestrian push button where installed.
What You'll Need:
Be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Identifying and responding to emergency situations.
Ability to use accurate judgment of traffic flow, speed and direction of travel, prioritize activities, regular use of hand-held stop signs, reflector vest, cones and 20 MPH flashing lights.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
Worksite address
denver, CO, 80285, US
Who can apply
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