Crossing Guard

Company: KIPP Texas
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Company DescriptionKIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose -college, career, and beyond-so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.Founded in Houston in 1994, and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, in our offices, and in the communities we serve is unwavering. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join our Team and Family and champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together.KIPP Texas is part of the national KIPP network of 255 college-preparatory public charter schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, KIPP students complete four-year college at a rate of 36 percent, comparable to the national average for all students and approximately three times higher than the average of students from low-income communities.You can see all our job opportunities at https://kipptexas.org/join-our-team/ .Job DescriptionThe OpportunityKIPP San Antonio is seeking a school crossing guard. The school crossing guard is responsible for performing routine pedestrian safety work in the vicinity of a three-school campus. Guides school children at intersections before and after school. Two (2) hours per day at $15.00 per hour on an average of sixty (80) hours monthly during the school year and paid on a bi-monthly basis. Term of employment is between August and June, school year only. Exercises no supervision.Responsibilities

• Places school signs in street before school is open and after school hours
• Guides school children across streets and assists disabled children and small children in crossing
• Notifies police headquarters of hazards and pedestrian accidents in their vicinity
• Clears crosswalks of rocks, glass, cans, and other items in order to prevent injuries to children
• Keeps accurate count of children crossing in the morning and in the afternoon
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required
• Other duties as assignedQualifications
  • Ability to communicate effectively, interpret policy and procedures, maintain emotional control under stress.
  • Knowledge of City traffic regulations.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures, and practices.
  • Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
  • Ability to establish friendly relations and secure the cooperation of school children.
  • Ability to remain alert at all times while performing routine duties.
  • Ability to read and write.
  • Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, to include standing for prolonged periods of time.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to occasional lift/carry 10-15 pounds.Additional InformationCompensation and BenefitsAs a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas' benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, and disability plans.KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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