27-38 School Crossing Guard w/ Traffic Duty

TITLE: School Crossing Guard w/ Traffic Duty

TYPE OF POSITION: Part-time (.125 FTE; ~1 hours/day), school year position (anticipated immediate start); salary commensurate with experience (current range $20.00-$30.00/hour)

LOCATION: District, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates

NOTE: This position is a split shift, approximately 8:30-9:00 AM and 3:15-3:45 PM daily.

The School Crossing Guard w/Traffic Duty will provide for the safe movement of children to and from school when crossing public roadways and intersections by observing gaps in the traffic, and leading the children across the roadway or intersection. The Crossing Guard will be responsible for stopping the flow of traffic to allow the safe passage of students and school busses. Training for traffic duties will be provided by the Hopkinton Police Department. The incumbent will work one morning shift and one afternoon shift Monday through Friday, during the public school year. Hours will vary on early release and early dismissal days. The School Crossing Guard w/ Traffic Duty reports to the Director of Finance & Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with associates and the general public;
• Demonstrated commitment to safety;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director of Finance & Operations, and/or the Superintendent may find appropriate.

DUTIES:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assists students, and provides safe access to and from school;
• Controls the flow of traffic to allow the safe passage of students and school busses;
• Communicates school policies and enforcement procedures to students, personnel and visitors to ensure understanding and the potential consequences of violation;
• Intervenes in potential emergency situations to avoid/minimize injury to involved parties;
• Reports observations and/or incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules) for follow-up by appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Online is our preferred method of application, however, if you wish to apply by mail, please download and print the appropriate application form on our website: https://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/employment1

Send your completed application to:

Human Resources

Hopkinton Public Schools

89 Hayden Rowe St.

Hopkinton, MA 01748

Incomplete applications are not able to be considered.

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race or traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system's educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.