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POSITION SUMMARY:Assists the bus driver in ensuring the safety of the children while they ride, board, or exit the vehicle while being transported daily to and from Head Start centers. Assist the driver during emergencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of Bus Monitor:

Comply with all state school bus laws, and all Head Start regulations, policies, and procedures as listed in the transportation handbook and Policies and Procedures handbook

Ensure that no child is left alone on a bus or in any other potentially unsafe situation

Immediately report incidents that could or did place a child at risk of injury

Assure seat restraints are fastened for every child on the bus

Adhere to all bus monitor training according to Policies and Procedures

In the event of an emergency, assist children to exit the bus

Distribute notes and communications to parents as directed by center team mates

Maintain a positive atmosphere on the bus

Unload ALL passengers on the right side of the road; NO ONE should be crossing the road

Release children only to authorized people listed on Pickup and Release form

Instill trust and confidence, as well as, self-worth, and self-resolution in all the children

Be a positive role model and interact with the children during all scheduled meal times, classroom times, field trips, and bus routes

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of Paraprofessional:

Follow the daily 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, interests, 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.

Eat meals with children as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF BOTH ROLES:

Communicate with children on their level

Interact with children in ways that facilitate the development of comprehension and expressive language

Utilize Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies to prevent and defuse challenging behaviors

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

Report any suspected abuse or neglect to the 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

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible

Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public and to communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in writing

Resourceful and well organized

Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with co-workers, community partners, and customers

Ability to learn and adapt