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Crossing Guard (LB)

@ Will County Regional Office of Education
Oswego, Illinois, United States
$16/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Directing traffic, Escort pedestrians
Requirements Summary:Experience directing pedestrians and traffic; ability to work independently outdoors in all weather; monitor safety; maintain high visibility.
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Job Description
    Crossing Guard (LB) JobID: 15783
  • Position Type:
      Transportation/Crossing Guard

  • Date Posted:
      7/15/2025

  • Location:
      Long Beach Elementary School

  • District:
      Oswego Community Unit School District No. 308
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    COMPENSATION: $16.00/hour  *Please note that the hourly rate of pay is inclusive of the mandatory 4.5% retirement contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

    UNION MEMBERSHIP:This position is represented by the Oswego Transportation Association (OTA). 

    QUALIFICATIONS: 
    • Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
    • Ability to work independently, with a minimum of supervision and utilizing good time management skills.
    • Ability to use a hand-held stop sign, flashlight, two-way radio.
    • Stamina to stand for long periods of time, mobility to escort pedestrians across streets.
    • Ability to work out of doors in all weather conditions and with exposure to traffic.
    • Adequate vision to read printed materials and license plates, and hearing and speech to communicate in person.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Maintain a high degree of visibility in assigned areas  
    • Assist school-age children to cross public streets safely by directing and/or regulating vehicular and pedestrian traffic at specified intersections
    • Watch for suspicious persons and/or vehicles that may prey upon young children
    • Provides a safe adult presence that young children may go to when they need assistance while going to and from school
    • Monitor and report any unusual or strange behavior or events to the security team/supervisors