Hourly Crossing Guard - Whittier Elementary

Posting number: 26-27-05441

Department: K12 Support

Division: Elementary Education

Job classification: School Crossing Guard

Posting type: Open

Categories: K-12

Summary

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: September 9, 2026

Pay Rate: $17.35/hour

Additional Information: Hours per day and work schedule to be determined by the building administrator.  Maximum 2 hours per day.  May be split between 1 hour before school and 1 hour after school.

Examples of duties

This position monitors the activities of elementary students at crosswalks and assists students in crossing the street safely. 

Responsibilities:

1. Stops oncoming traffic using a flag to permit student to cross the street safely; monitors traffic flow and notes gaps in traffic to stop oncoming vehicles causing minimal disruption of flow.

2. Monitors students’ activities and behavior while approaching crosswalk and remains alert for potentially unsafe situations to prevent accidents and/or injuries.

3. Reports inappropriate student behavior and vehicles that fail to stop when signaled.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Performs related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Completion of district training for school crossing guards is highly desirable.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of building policies and procedures related to crosswalk safety.

Ability to work cooperatively with building staff.

Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with students.

Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.

Required Licenses/Special Requirements

None

Working Conditions 

Works with students in indoor and outdoor settings; physical ability to assist children; may be exposed to infectious diseases and inclement weather.