Crossing Guard escorts people to and from a designated area. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Crossing Guard is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Crossing Guard performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Essex Westford School District (EWSD) has an opportunity for part-time crossing guards to ensure the safety of our students as they cross busy roads and intersections before and after school. This crucial job requires working outdoors in all weather conditions. By becoming a crossing guard, you'll play a critical role in keeping our students safe and secure while they travel to and from school. So, don't wait, apply now!
1. Railroad & Maple Ave: Monday to Friday, from 7:15AM to 8:30AM and 2:50PM to 4:05PM, with Wednesday being 1:50PM to 3:05PM. This position requires 12.5 hours per week. The job can be offered as a single position or can be divided to best suit the candidate's availability. We have the following crossing locations, days, and times available.
2. Founders & Sandhill Rd: Mondays only, from 2:30PM to 3:45PM. This position requires 1.25 hours per week.
Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."
EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. Candidates with experience living or working in another country, the ability to fluently speak more than one language, and/or peace corp experience are encouraged to apply.
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EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individuals are subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Please click HERE for additional background check information.