[2025-2026] School Crossing Guard (Finance)

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.
Position Overview
The School Crossing Guard is responsible for ensuring the safe passage of pedestrians, particularly children, across streets and intersections, especially before and after school hours. They achieve this by directing traffic, monitoring for potential hazards, and educating pedestrians on traffic safety.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• School Crossing Guards assess traffic flow, halt vehicles to create safe crossing gaps, and guide pedestrians across the street.
• Direct traffic, monitoring for potential hazards, and educating pedestrians on traffic safety
• Inform pedestrians, especially children, about traffic rules and safe crossing practices.
• Vigilant for unsafe driving behaviors, like speeding, and potential hazards like construction or obstructed crosswalks.
• Communicate clearly with drivers and pedestrians, using hand signals and other tools to direct traffic and ensure safety.
• Document incidents, like traffic violations or unsafe pedestrian behavior.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions, necessitating physical stamina and adaptability.
• Interact with children, parents, and the wider community, promoting safe practices and fostering a positive environment.
• Adhere to specific crossing guard protocols, which may include specific steps for initiating and completing a crossing, as well as using safety equipment like stop signs and vests.
• Respond to unexpected situations, such as accidents or sudden traffic changes, remaining calm and taking appropriate action.
• Consistent presence at designated crossing locations is crucial for ensuring pedestrian safety.

KIPP Capital Region

• Perform other duties as outlined by the Chief Operating Officer
• Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services
• Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current, valid driver's license and license must remain valid throughout employment to meet the transportation requirements of the job.
• Working knowledge of traffic laws and regulations is preferred.
• Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work during school arrival times (7:00am-9:00am) and dismissal times (2:30pm-4:30pm) daily.
• Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods working outdoors in various weather conditions, necessitating physical stamina and adaptability.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school, parking lots, roads, and other facilities as needed.
• Good health and physical fitness are fundamental in the exercise of the functions of a School Crossing Guard . The holder is required to be in a state of health and fitness to not impair their ability to carry out the functions of the position
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear.
• Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Additional Information
WORK PERKS
When you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer:

• Generous time-off
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match
• Childcare benefits
• Unparalleled work/life Integration
• Casual dress code
• Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
• And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary .

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KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive pay at $18.75-$24.50 hourly.

Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale at point of hire.

All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it's like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippalbany.org/join-our-team/

This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY.