MODULE 4 - Roles and Responsibilities

Module GoalUse knowledge of their roles and responsibilities in the performance of their duties.

ObjectiveRecognize the extent and limits of the responsibilities of a school crossing guard.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Student Safety is First!

• Duty to use safe gaps and create safe gaps.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• You cannot and shall not direct traffic.

• Not your authority to expedite the flow of motor vehicle traffic.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Create Safe GapsUse Safe Gaps

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Remind students of :o Proper crossing techniqueso Proper search pattern of looking left-right-left o Over one’s shoulder for turning traffic.

• Observe and report conditions or incidents that may create a hazardous situation for pedestrians.

• Serve as a positive role model for children.• Project a positive public image.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adult School Crossing Guards are Eyes on the Street for:o Unsafe driver behaviors o Unsafe pedestrian behaviors o Unlawful parking o Construction interfering with safe crossing o Unsafe street conditions o Damaged signs o Poor visibility o Suspicious activity o Improper bicycle use

SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Professionalismo Appearanceo Behavioro Equipmento Techniqueso Demeanor

CONCLUSION

Crossing Guards should be professional in

appearance and serve as a role model.

• Student safety patrol is an adjunct to crossing

guard duties.

• Students should not perform crossing guard

duties

• Student safety is the number one priority