2026-2027 School Crossing Guard

Position: School Crossing Guard

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate with children and adults

Job Description:

• Responsible for the safety of school children crossing major roadways at designated areas in the district.
• Guarantee of 4 hours per day (2 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist students in crossing assigned roadway's safely
• Maintain discipline at the crossing site in a positive, caring manner
• Maintain a courteous attitude with the motorists at assigned crossing site(s)
• Report accidents and/or injuries immediately to the transportation supervisor
• Responsible for wearing and maintaining the regulation reflective vest
• Responsible for placement of traffic cones/stop signs at assigned roadway crossings

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used: Handheld traffic signs, traffic cones, reflective safety attire

Posture: Prolong standing

Motion: Constant walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching

Lifting: Light lifting (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work outside (prolong exposure to extreme temperatures, sunlight, and humidity); constant exposure to noise and vehicle exhaust; work around moving vehicles and on slippery and uneven surfaces

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under pressure; work with frequent interruptions; may work alone

Other Information:

The district contributes $400/month to the cost of employee only health insurance which is $175/month greater than the state required amount of $225/month.

Apply: Apply online by completing the Manual Trades General application at www.lpisd.org

Pay Grade: Manual Trades, Pay Grade 1, 176 days