SCHOOL SAFETY COORDINATOR (2443)

10-30-79

Rev 6/30/86

Rev & Ret 1/89

City of San José

SCHOOL SAFETY COORDINATOR (2443)

CLASS PURPOSE

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty supervising and coordinating the activities of school crossing guards and student safety patrols, and developing and presenting school safety programs. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

Supervises school crossing guards (part-time); including recruitment, interview of prospective candidates, training, scheduling, and discipline.
Administers, schedules and coordinates the activities of the school crossing guard program, including maintenance of timesheets, mileage forms, performance evaluations, within an assigned geographical area.
Develops school safety patrol programs; conducts training in safety and advises on current state requirements.
Designs, prepares, or obtains teaching materials including films, videos, brochures and testing materials for educational programs in
pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, personal safety and prevention of child sexual assault.
Works with Police Training and Traffic Operations to develop audio-visual instructional materials including slide and video presentations.
Prepares and gives presentations to student, parent, and teacher groups in child sexual assault, traffic safety and personal safety; monitors program effectiveness.
Designs, writes, and supervises the production of newsletters for schools and other interested parties.
Observes and reports on unsafe physical conditions of streets, roads, signs, crosswalks, and sidewalks. Makes recommendations on adjustments to "No Parking" zones and other matters related to the safety of student pedestrians.
Attends and may participate in School Pedestrian Safety Committee, Bay Area School Safety Program Executive Committee and City Council meetings; provide direct liaison between schools and city departments.
Provides liaison with the California Highway Patrol, National Institute of Traffic Safety, and other school and traffic safety groups.
Organizes and directs special events for school-age children, such as bicycle rodeos.
May perform duties of a school crossing guard on a relief basis, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.
Knowledge of the techniques in formulating a teaching plan.
Knowledge of traffic control techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of basic English, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Ability to coordinate the scheduling of staff.
Ability to communicate effectively with members of diverse cultural groups.
Ability to speak before groups.
Ability to recognize traffic hazards.
Ability to pass police background investigation.

Competency Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to prepare accurate and comprehensive reports.
Ability to deal effectively with the public and maintain effective working relations with others.
Ability to set up and operate motion picture, video, and other audio-visual equipment.

Training and Experience

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience in supervision, including coordinating and scheduling of assignments, and in the preparation and presentation of information to large groups.

Licenses/Certificates

Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in California. As a condition of employment, incumbents may be required to use their personal vehicles in performing the job duties, and maintain a valid City of San Jose driving permit.

(Formerly School Crossing Guard Coordinator)

(2829Z)