Guard Supervisor Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary:
The School Crossing Guard (Hourly) ensures the safe crossing of elementary school children at designated crosswalks before and after school by alleviating safety risks and unsafe traffic conditions for children crossing intersections and busy streets. This position reports to the School Crossing Guard Supervisor.
Essential Duties:
Escorts children across designated school crossing zones, verbally instructs students how to safely cross the street properly
Creates the appropriate gap depending upon traffic location and ensures pedestrians cross in an efficient and orderly manner in all weather conditions
Assures the safety of children and motorists, communicates effectively with children, parents and the general public
Reports license number of vehicles that fail to slow down in school crossing zones, or fail to stop for children attempting to cross streets
Reports unsafe traffic conditions and /or safety hazards in school crossing zones and suspicious vehicles or persons noticed hanging around the school area
Communicates safety instructions and directions to students, parents and motorist traveling through the school safety zone
Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator
Required to attend scheduled shift during regular business hours as mandated
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Ability to talk and/or hear, communicate via telephone and two-way radio and stand for extended periods of time
Ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different minimal levels of eye, hand and foot coordination
Knowledge of safety procedures, protective devices, telephones and two-way radios
Excellent vision and communication skills
Minimum Requirements:
N/A
 

Salary: $19.29 per hour (not to exceed 29 hours per week)

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions

The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification.  In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.      
Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.  
Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head. Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.
Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress.
Remote Work Requirements:  
Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between various in-person working environments.    
The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.    
This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position.  It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.