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Kansas Employer Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (Oswego) in Owego, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13059144
POSITION SUMMARY:\ Transport and provide supervision for children in Head Start program to and from the center daily. Support\ classroom functions of all center staff to ensure an interesting and secure environment that encourages play,\ exploration, safety and learning for children participating in the Head Start program. To ensure a secure\ environment that encourages play and exploration.
\ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\ Transport children to and from the centers using the most direct route.\ Obey all traffic regulations, KDOT regulations and SEK-CAP vehicle usage policies always.\ Responsible to develop a schedule for bus monitor of Head Start routes in conjunction with Site\ Manager.\ Clean and adequately service vehicle daily by using the Trip Inspection Checklist.\ Check fire extinguishers monthly to insure they are at full capacity.\ Keep necessary equipment for emergencies on the vehicle always.\ Report any malfunctions of the bus to the Site Manager and Transportation Coordinator.\ Post a current map of route in the center and mail a copy to the Transportation Coordinator.\ Route map must be updated as changes occur.\ Keep emergency bus packet current always.\ Ensure that when monitors are required that they are seated in the middle of the vehicle.\ Ensure use of seatbelts by everyone before moving bus.\ Distribute notes and communications to parents as directed by center teammates.\ Unload ALL passengers on the right side of the road; NO ONE should be crossing the road.\ Release children only to authorized individuals listed on form H-21.\ Complete walk through of bus after each route to ensure all children have exited.\ Complete mileage sheet daily.\ Be a positive role model and interact with the children during all scheduled meal times, classroom times,\ field trips and bus routes.\ Interact with children in ways that facilitate the development of comprehension and expressive\ language.\ Eat meals with children as assigned.\ Coordinate the route with center teammates.\ Provide transportation to Head Start parents/children to PACT night/ Policy Council and other activities\ as assigned.\ Follow the daily classroom schedule and allow children the opportunity to make choices in learning\ experiences.\ Work cooperatively and appropriately with volunteers, professional partners and co-workers.\ Demonstrate realistic expectations about childrens attention spans, interest, social abilities, and physical\ needs.\ Team with center staff to provide an inviting, engaging and responsive learning environment.\ Assist with observations and documentation of each childs progress.\ Float among classrooms to meet supervision requirements for all children.\ Eat meals with children as assigned.\ To work unconventional hours for special events and health related activities.\ Utilize Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies to prevent and defuse disruptive behavior.\ Comply with Head Start Performance Standards, Licensing Requirements, and Program Policies.\ Respect and support cultural differences and diverse family structures.\ Demonstrate good work habits such as arriving on time and adhering to appropriate break times.\ Attend mandatory In-Service trainings and staff meetings.\ Responsibility to report any suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate authority.\ Advocate for SEK-CAP, Inc. in the community.\ Maintain and assure confidentiality and privacy of SEK-CAP customers.\ Uphold and promote the core values and mission statement of SEK-CAP.\ Support management decisions both in actions and words.\ Other duties as assigned.