HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide for the safe street crossing for students; direct automotive and pedestrian traffic at a school intersection to assist elementary children cross streets safely as they travel to and from school. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Direct automotive and pedestrian traffic at a school intersection; assist elementary children to cross street safely to and from school. Watch traffic at all times when on duty; look both ways before entering roadway and at a recognizable gap in traffic, walk to center of intersection with sign elevated; stand in center of roadway with sign prominently displayed to stop all traffic and signal children to cross; remain in center of roadway until all children have crossed to the curb, then return to curb. Instruct children as to the methods and times when crossing is safe; instruct children to walk bicycles across the street. Cooperate with school authorities in traffic safety programs. Report to supervisor motorists who violate law and interfere with crossing guard’s control of intersection; report suspicious persons to supervisor and provide a description of person; report uncooperative children to school principal as necessary. Notify supervisor immediately if anyone is injured at intersection. Maintain appropriate time records and submit to appropriate personnel as directed; keep emergency phone numbers available to contact proper person in case of accident or a need to contact supervisor. Wear regulation vest or jacket, arm band identification and carry stop sign while on duty. OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Rules of the Hayward Police Department traffic bureau regarding crossing of children at intersections. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. ABILITY TO: Speak English clearly and distinctly. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Work independently with little direction. Meet schedules and time lines. Work different hours on minimum school days. Carry regulation sign and wear vest or jacket and Hayward School identification patch while on duty. Attend training sessions for crossing guards. Work outdoors in local weather conditions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver's license. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Outdoor work environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Seeing to direct the safe crossing at intersections with and without a signal and depth perception to judge approaching vehicle’s closeness to intersection. Walking on flat terrain and up and down curbs. Standing for extended periods of time. Possess arm strength to hold sign up so that it can be seen by approaching traffic. Dexterity of hands and fingers to hold stop sign. HAZARDS: Traffic hazards. Working during inclement weather.