Paraeducator - Crossing Guard

Position Type:
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Classified/Paraeducator - Non-Instructional
Date Posted:
11/21/2025
Location:
FREDERICKSON ELEM
(High-Needs School)
Closing Date:
12/02/2025 THIS POSITION IS FOR 1.25 HOURS PER DAY AT 178 DAYS PER YEAR.
PAY FOR POSITION: PSE Salary Schedule Level 3 - $ 21.61



Description:
This position's responsibilities are to ensure the safety and well-being of students at traffic crossings.



Qualifications:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Depending upon individual assignment, the Crossing Guard may perform all or a combination of the following:


1. Supervises students at traffic crossings. Directs student movements using appropriate equipment.


2. Establishes rapport with students. Ensures that students follow district rules and regulations for traffic awareness and safety.


3. Supervises student patrols at traffic crossings. Schedules student patrols; conducts patrol meetings


4. Maintains crossing guard and/or patrol equipment.


5. Reports reckless behavior and safety hazards at student crossings to appropriate authority.


OTHER FUNCTIONS


6. May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.


7. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.


REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the school principal or assigned administrator.


MENTAL DEMANDS
Required to deal with a wide range of student behaviors; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult individuals; requires alertness and safety awareness.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Required to work outdoors in inclement weather; required to stand for prolonged periods; required to hold equipment in proper positions for varying lengths of time; may occasionally be exposed to recklessly operated vehicles.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, with experience working with school-aged children preferred.


Allowable Substitutions
Not applicable.


Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of safety rules, regulations and procedures. Must complete state patrol class. Effective oral communication skills. Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner. Ability to supervise and correct student behavior. Ability to follow and give instructions. Ability to be fair and consistent when working with children. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students.


Licenses/Special Requirements
Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor. Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.
PSE UNIT AFFILIATION
Paraeducator/Special Services



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Non-Discrimination Policy
Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. xrczosw The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@ , 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, , 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, , 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: