Crossing Guard

Position Type:
Support Staff/Crossing Guard

Location:
District

Date Available:
8/27/2026

Closing Date:
until filled
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
Wethersfield Public Schools
Wethersfield, CT
Crossing Guard

The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning.

Position: Crossing Guard (Substitute Crossing Guard positions also available)
Reports To: Administrative Sergeant, Wethersfield Police Department
Start Date: August 27, 2026
Compensation: $21.20 per hour worked
Application Date: Open until filled

Summary
The Wethersfield Public Schools has various openings for Crossing Guards. This is a part time/seasonal position that will work up to 20 hours per week and will be under general supervision of the Wethersfield Police Department Administrative Sergeant. Essential duty includes monitoring and controlling traffic flow to create safe conditions for directing and escorting children across designated intersections and or cross walks. Must be available to work any day school is in session

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist children crossing the street at assigned times and locations to ensure a safe roadway crossing.
• Display positive role model characteristics by demonstrating to children appropriate street crossing skills and behavior.
• Provide directions to the general public

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• The following qualifications are from Section 7D.03 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, entitled Qualifications of Adult Crossing Guards: average intelligence, good physical condition, including sight, hearing, and ability to move and maneuver quickly, mental alertness, neat appearance, good character, dependability, and an overall sense of responsibility for the safety of students.

All applicants must apply on-line at:

Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy
The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109