Allendale Public Schools
Position Posting
Position: Crossing Guard
Posting Dates: August 28, 2026 - until filled
Reports To: Gary Torno, Director of Operations
Starting Date: As soon as hiring process is complete
Starting Wage: $18.00 per hour
Description:
Crossing guards assist students with safely crossing busy roads during before and after school times, approximately 7:00 - 9:00 am and 2:30 - 4:00 pm daily.
Qualifications:
- Must have a positive attitude
- Must be self-motivated
- Must have good interpersonal skills
- Must enjoy working with students
- Student safety high priority
- Availability for beginning and ending of school day times
- Must enjoy working outdoors
- Willingness to train for position
Essential Job Functions:
- Wear all provided personal protective equipment and uniform
- Operate handheld and/or roadway signs
- Establish and maintain a safe environment for all students
- Perform any other duties or responsibilities designated by the supervisor or building administrator
- Regular and consistent attendance is required
ADA Requirements: The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described 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 essential functions.
Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to reach with arms and hands, stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 45-80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate but distractions can be frequent due to building traffic.
Mental Functions: Must maintain constant vigil and cognitive awareness of student activity and environmental hazards in a high-stimulus setting. Ability to maintain professional composure and exercise sound judgment during stressful or emergency situations, including student outbursts or mechanical failures.
Method of Application: Applitrack/Frontline
Contact Person: Kathy Anderson
FLSA: Non-exempt
Allendale Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively, Protected Classes) in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
Allendale Public School District is a regular school district located in Ottawa County with 6 schools, 156 teachers and 2,685 students. Total Revenue is $45,426,000 and is trending up. Allendale Public School District spends $12,530 per student per year on instruction.