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  • Crossing Guard

  • Andy Frain
  • Clarendon Hills, Illinois 60514 United States View Map

Summary

School Crossing Guard

Definition: Maintain control of children and vehicular traffic at crossing sites to ensure that children cross safely at designated sites.

Scope of Duties:

  • Directs actions of children at street intersections to ensure safe crossing.
  • Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and report infractions to the police.
  • Observe vehicles and pedestrians in the area of school crosswalks to report suspicious vehicles or activity.
  • Notification of uncooperative or abusive child.
  • Ability to provide regular and predictable work attendance (2 excused absences a year is the objective).
  • Follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Reports all unsafe conditions to the field supervisor immediately, or whenever possible, but no later than the end of shift.
  • Take personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service in order to promote and maintain a positive image, constructive working environment, and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community.

Supervision:

Reports to Andy Frain Services' Field Supervisor. Exercises no supervision.

Scope of Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
  • Knowledge of the geography of the community and the location of important buildings.
  • Ability to observe situations analytically and objectively and to report and record them clearly and completely.
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
  • Good general intelligence and emotional stability.
  • Ability to tactfully interact with the public, especially children.
  • Minimum 18 years of age.
  • Physically able to perform the duties of a crossing guard during any weather conditions.
  • Ability to read English and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write reports and correspondence in English.
  • Ability to speak effectively to children, parents, and school officials.
  • Must attend a mandatory School Crossing Guard class.

Tools and Equipment Needed:

  • Stop Paddle
  • Reflective Vest
  • Whistle
  • Optional equipment such as cell phone, rain gear, reflective gloves, reflective cap, first aid equipment, proper warm safe winter gear, and traffic cones.

Now hiring for the 2026/2027 school year.

Job Description

School Crossing Guard

Definition: Maintain control of children and vehicular traffic at crossing sites to ensure that children cross safely at designated sites.

Scope of Duties:

  • Directs actions of children at street intersections to ensure safe crossing.
  • Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and report infractions to the police.
  • Observe vehicles and pedestrians in the area of school crosswalks to report suspicious vehicles or activity.
  • Notification of uncooperative or abusive child.
  • Ability to provide regular and predictable work attendance (2 excused absences a year is the objective).
  • Follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Reports all unsafe conditions to the field supervisor immediately, or whenever possible, but no later than the end of shift.
  • Take personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service in order to promote and maintain a positive image, constructive working environment, and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community.

Supervision:

Reports to Andy Frain Services' Field Supervisor. Exercises no supervision.

Scope of Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
  • Knowledge of the geography of the community and the location of important buildings.
  • Ability to observe situations analytically and objectively and to report and record them clearly and completely.
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
  • Good general intelligence and emotional stability.
  • Ability to tactfully interact with the public, especially children.
  • Minimum 18 years of age.
  • Physically able to perform the duties of a crossing guard during any weather conditions.
  • Ability to read English and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write reports and correspondence in English.
  • Ability to speak effectively to children, parents, and school officials.
  • Must attend a mandatory School Crossing Guard class.

Tools and Equipment Needed:

  • Stop Paddle
  • Reflective Vest
  • Whistle
  • Optional equipment such as cell phone, rain gear, reflective gloves, reflective cap, first aid equipment, proper warm safe winter gear, and traffic cones.

Now hiring for the 2026/2027 school year.

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