School Crossing Guards are part-time personnel (approximately 10 hours/week) employed by the Salem Public Schools and are supervised by both the school and police departments. Candidates for crossing guard positions need to complete a written application in the Transportation Office (Collins Middle School) and are formally appointed following a personal interview. All applicants shall submit to a CORI check as a condition of employment.
Each Crossing Guard shall be issued and will be responsible for an orange reflectorized traffic vest and a handheld replica of a standard Stop sign. The vest shall be worn at all times while on duty and the sign shall be used to signal traffic to stop. No other special uniforms are required. All crossing guards must familiarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Report for duty at assigned crossing station every day that schools are in session. Duty hours shall be one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon.
- Be familiar with school schedules making special note of days when children will be dismissed early. Be prepared to adjust your personal schedules in order to be on duty at your assigned crossing guard station on these occasions.
- A Crossing Guard shall report to assigned crossing stations daily at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the beginning of school sessions and remain at their stations thirty (30) minutes after the start of school. A Crossing Guard shall again report to their station at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the dismissal of children and shall remain thirty (30) minutes afterward.
- If unable to report for duty due to illness or other personal reasons, a crossing guard shall notify the Head Crossing Guard no later than 6:30AM. In cases of expected prolonged absences from duty, notify the Head Crossing Guard as soon as possible.
- Reflective vests or reflective rain jackets must be worn at all times while at your station. In addition, you must remember to use your stop sign for the safety of the children as well as your own safety and well-being.
- Ensure that children use the proper crossing locations and that no children are in the street while traffic is moving.
- When stopping traffic to allow children to cross, ensure that it can be accomplished in a safe and orderly manner before signaling with the stop sign. Whenever possible, the use of walk lights is recommended.
- Instruct the children to walk (not run) across the street.
- Smoking during the shift time (AM & PM) is prohibited.
- Under no circumstances shall a crossing guard offer transportation to a student.
- The stopping of motor vehicles that commit violations and the confrontation of motorists are prohibited. However, if possible, try and obtain the make, color and registration (plate #) of the vehicle. This information should be forwarded to the Head Crossing Guard who will contact the Salem Police Department with the information.
- Report to the Head Crossing Guard any questionable safety hazards that exist at or near their assigned crossing station.
The types of hazards should include but are not limited to the following: a. Defective traffic lights or street lights b. Road defects c. Missing or obscured signs d. Improper snow plowing or snow removal e. Restricted motorist visibility due to foliage, fences, parked vehicles or other potential hazards
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. |