Crossing Guard

Swampscott Elementary Schools | Swampscott Public Schools

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM & 2:10 PM – 3:10 PM (On days when school is in session)

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

Position Overview

Swampscott Public Schools is seeking dependable, community-minded individuals to serve as Crossing Guards for the elementary school community. In this vital safety role, your primary function is to ensure the safe passage of students and families crossing busy intersections on their way to and from school.

Because the safety and physical well-being of our young students depend entirely on a consistent, reliable adult presence during peak traffic hours, strict punctuality and consistent attendance are absolute requirements for this position. Guided by the district’s C.O.R.E. values—Community, Opportunity, Respect, and Equity—you will serve as a visible, welcoming, and protective guardian for our walking school community.

Essential Functions

Traffic Control & Student Safety

• Safe Crossings: Escort students, parents, and community members safely across designated streets and intersections during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal.
• Traffic Management: Utilize hand signals and standard crossing signs to alert drivers, control traffic flow, and establish safe crossing intervals.
• Hazard Awareness: Monitor traffic patterns and road conditions closely to identify potential safety hazards, exercising defensive vigilance to protect pedestrians.
• Positive Representation: Maintain a visible, welcoming, and authoritative yet polite presence, reinforcing pedestrian safety habits with students.

Professional Reliability

• Time-Sensitive Attendance: Adhere strictly to the designated morning 

(7:30 AM – 8:30 AM) and afternoon (2:10 PM – 3:10 PM) coverage blocks to ensure 

no intersection is left unsupervised during student transit.

• District Communication: Report any traffic violations, safety concerns, or suspicious activity around school zones immediately to building administration or local law enforcement.

Job Requirements & Application Process

• Skills: Excellent situational awareness, observation skills, and the ability to confidently communicate with both children and motorists.
• Compliance: Successful completion of a Massachusetts CORI and fingerprint-based national criminal background check.
• How to Apply: All interested parties should submit a complete application online or apply in person at the Swampscott Middle School / Human Resources Department between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stamina & Mobility: This position requires the ability to stand and walk for the duration of each one-hour shift, step on and off curbs quickly, and extend hands and arms repeatedly to hold a handheld stop sign.
• Communication & Senses: Talking or hearing in person to direct pedestrians and alert them to oncoming traffic.
• Vision: Superior peripheral vision, depth perception, and distance vision to accurately judge the speed and distance of oncoming vehicles.
• Environment: Routine exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, wind) and high-volume vehicular exhaust/traffic noise.

 

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Swampscott Public Schools does not discriminate or tolerate harassment against students, parents/guardians, employees, or the general public. No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to the Swampscott Public Schools, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of the Swampscott Public Schools on grounds of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, genetic information, ancestry, children, marital or civil union status, veteran status or membership in the armed services, receiving of public assistance, homeless, or disability.