Parent Patroller - Berwyn, United States - Berwyn North School District 98

Berwyn North School District 98

Verified Company

Berwyn, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

JobID: 909

Position Type:

Non-Instructional Support
Date Posted:

4/9/2024
Location:
District Office

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Title: Parent Patroller (Part-Time)

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Classification:Support Staff

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Primary Function:

The Parent Patrol Program aims to provide a positive, secure, and safe environment for students as they travel to and from school and play during recess and dismissal. Parent Patrollers are trained in relationshipbuilding skills, deescalation strategies, and safety protocols to help foster safe commuting conditions for students.

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Accountability:School Building Administrators

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Wage:$22 per hour

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2 hours per day, Monday
Friday_ (excluding holidays, school breaks, and summer)_
7:45 am 8:45 am and 2:40 pm 3:30 pm

Training:

All Parent Patrollers must attend mandatory training before they begin working. The District will provide additional, ongoing support throughout the school year.
All Parent Patrollers will receive a vest and walkietalkie.

Qualifications:

Minimum age requirement: 18 years
Fluency in Spanish, preferred
Must be able to work specific hours in the morning and afternoon
Ability to report to work on time, consistently

Experience:

Demonstrated commitment to supporting students and their families
Prior experience as a school crossing guard, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Positive attitude and demeanor
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively; strong reading, writing, and speaking skills in both English and Spanish
Ability to react quickly and calmly to emergency situations
Ability to remain alert to and aware of environmental factors including moving vehicles and inclement weather
Ability to diffuse tense situations
Ability to exercise good judgment and make quick decisions related to pedestrian traffic
Familiarity with traffic regulations about school and pedestrian crossings
Knowledge of traffic control signals used in directing traffic
Understands and respects the economic, cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of the school community

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the requirements listed below. These requirements represent the knowledge, skills, abilities, physical demands, and working conditions required of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Crossing Guard Duties_
Escorts pedestrians safely across the street
Signals traffic to stop/resume using hand and signal devices
Records incidents in writing to schoolbuilding administrators
Observes vehicles and pedestrians in the school area and reports suspicious activity
Discourages children from behaving unsafely near traffic intersections
Playground Monitor Duties_
Oversees outside play and activities
Monitors student behavior to ensure a safe play environment
Direct movement of students entering and exiting the school building
Encourages a harmonious atmosphere; encourages peaceful resolution of conflicts
Provides feedback of student discipline observations to the school building administrators
Records incidents in writing to schoolbuilding administrators
Discourages children from behaving unsafely school grounds

Other

Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
Ability to work outdoors with exposure to inclement weather
Ability to work within a team environment
Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods
Other duties as assigned

Parent Patrol Locations

Havlicek Locations:

On Elmwood between 15th and 16th

Corner of 14th & Elmwood
Corner of 14th & Ridgeland

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Jefferson Locations:
16th & Wennonah at the store

16th & Wisconsin
15th & Wisconsin (middle of the block)
15th & Wennonah near alley

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Prairie Oak Locations:

On 14th Street between Oak Park & Euclid (2 people)

On 15th Street between Oak Park & Euclid (2 people)
Corner of 14th & Wesley

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Lincoln Locations:

Corner of 16th & Ridgeland at the Gas Station

Corner of 16th & Scoville at the Ice Cream Shop
Corner of 18th & Gunderson
Corner of 16th & Wesley at Pyrce Park
Corner of 16th & East Ave at people)
Disclaimer:

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions.

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.