Crossing Guard

Job Description:

Crossing Guard

Description

Job Title: Crossing Guard

Location: Transportation

Effective Date: 09/01/2026

Application Deadline: open until filled

Pay Range: $17.10/hr

Class Title: FTE: 0.5 - Part Time

Job Summary: Responsible for assisting students crossing streets going to and from school at an assigned post. Provide a safe and secure crosswalk for students. The Crossing Guard must exercise considerable vigilance in directing traffic and watching that students cross streets properly and have the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities:

• Assist students in crossing the streets going to and from school at an assigned post.
• Direct traffic at the school crossing.
• Provide a safe and secure crosswalk for all students.
• Enforce all district and school policies and rules in the operation of the crosswalk.
• Abide by and enforce all laws dealing with pedestrian traffic at the crosswalk.
• Report any problems or safety concerns arising at the assigned crosswalk to the Director of Transportation.

Knowledge, skills and capabilities:

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to withstand exposure to all weather conditions.
• Comfortable interacting with students of all ages.
• Willing to work a split shift.
• Must be reliable and able to work 5 days per week over the 180 day school year.
• Age prerequisite: 18 years or older.

Please note: Applicants for safety-sensitive positions with the Westerly Public School District are required to complete a urinalysis drug test as part of the employment application process. This notice is provided to inform applicants of the District's intent to include such testing in its hiring procedures.