Hourly Crossing Guard - Whittier Elementary

TACOMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Tacoma, Washington United States  View Map
Posted: Sep 06, 2025
  • Part Time
  • Education and Training
  • Public Safety
  • Job Description

    Tacoma Public Schools

    Expected Start Date: 9/3/2025, or as soon as possible

    Pay Rate: $16.92 Per Hour

    Hours per day: 2 hours per day (1 hour AM/1 hour PM)

    Benefits: NONE

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Tacoma Public Schools
    • Tacoma Public Schools

    Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) is one of the largest districts in Washington State serving approximately 30,000 children in preschool through grade 12. The district has 35 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, 10 high schools and 4 early learning centers. 19 schools are designated as innovative.  TPS has nearly 5,000 employees and is one of the largest employers in Tacoma. 

     

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