Head Start Class Aide/Bus Aide

JOB TITLE: Class Aide/Bus Aide                                                                 SALARY RANGE: 5SUPERVISES: N/A                                                                                      WORK STATION: Bus/ClassroomREPORTS DIRECTLY TO: TeacherSite SupervisorEducation ManagerTransportation ManagerGENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Head Start Bus Aide/Class Aide will work together with the Head Start Bus Driver to provide safetransportation for the children in accordance with all state and local laws and Head Start transportationguidelines. The Bus Aide/Class Aide is also responsible for providing additional daily assistance in the HeadStart classroom. A Class Aide may function as a disability aide, providing one-on-one attention to a child thathas special needs or requires additional assistance. The Class Aide will work alongside the teacher andteacher aide to provide an educational environment for all children enrolled in the Head Start classroom.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Work as a team with other teaching staff and assist with daily activities in the Head Start center asrequired.2. Responsible for assisting with special needs children, as well as other children in the Head Startclassroom. Assist in classroom, bathroom, mealtimes, playground, and field trips.3. Assist with documentation of required paperwork for children with special needs.4. Substitute as driver when needed, if qualified.5. Assist with maintaining safe driving habits and a positive atmosphere on the bus. Administer first aid incase of injury, handles all emergency situations including vehicle evacuation. Assist with maintainingcurrent emergency information on all children and adults in the vehicle at all times.6. Never leave a child unattended on the vehicle at any time.7. Assist children and their parents on and off the bus. Make sure a responsible person is home to receivethe child. Take a child into a child care center, if needed, and assure child is with responsible staffperson.8. Responsible for controlling all passengers on the vehicle and for ensuring that safety restraints areused for everyone. There should be a positive atmosphere on the vehicle that will provide for learning ina safe and healthy environment.9. Assist with maintaining a clean and safe vehicle.10. Assist with conducting daily vehicle inspections, pre-trip and post trip inspections, and report allconcerns to Site Supervisor.11. Obey all state, county and local driving regulations.12. Report all accidents to supervisor immediately.13. Assist with maintaining required documentation concerning mileage, maintenance costs, etc.14. Provide communication between staff and parents concerning children. Relay messages betweenparents and Center Staff. Be positive with parents and children as the program’s first and last contact ofthe day15. Participate in appropriate Head Start training. Attend parent committee meetings, center staff meetings,in-service training, and other training as required or requested by management staff and/or supervisor.16. Ensure that emergency supplies are maintained and properly stored in accordance with agency policyand procedures. Ensure that communication system is tested regularly and kept in working order. Thecommunication system is utilized for Head Start business only.17. Work cooperatively with all Head Start staff.18. Plan the most efficient route, in cooperation with other center staff, taking weather conditions intoconsideration, and make all designated stops unless otherwise advised by Center Staff.19. Understand responsibility of being a mandated reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect. Read andunderstand Child Abuse and Neglect Policy. Failure to follow reporting procedures, including incidentsinvolving other staff members, may result in termination.20. Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:1. High school diploma or equivalent.2. Possess or obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Must begin CDA classes within sixmonths of hire date.3. Knowledge of program curriculum, developmentally appropriate practice, and related programperformance standards.4. Relate to children and parents in a positive, constructive manner.5. Develop and implement classroom activities based on children’s individual needs.6. Work well with other center staff, parents, and managers.7. Knowledge of all applicable bus safety regulations and procedures. Knowledge of all Head Starttransportation guidelines and standards.8. Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance.9. Knowledge of basic child development, as well as child care and guidance knowledge.10. Maintain conduct that promotes a positive image to staff, parents, agency and community.11. Obtain initial medical exam and TB assessment within 30 days of employment. Complete a medicalexam and TB assessment every five years following initial employment.12. Pass background screen, child abuse/neglect screen, drug screen, and be subject to random drugtesting.Additional requirements:Possess personal qualifications: emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the standards of theprogram, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mentalhealth which does not interfere with responsibilities. Must have good verbal communication skills and visualability to observe children. Ability to fulfill responsibilities under pressure, including during emergencies.Working Conditions:Risk of exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Risk involved with travel on main highways, side streets andrural roads during the transportation of children. Risk of exposure to communicable diseases. Must be able tolift 55 pounds, many times a day, climb into the school bus, bend, kneel and squat frequently. Job requiresstanding for long periods of time, as well as stooping, squatting, running; and sitting in child sized chairs and/oron the floor.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by aperson in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may beperformed in such a position, including changes in location, classroom, caseload, and hours. TheExecutive Director may, at any time, for disciplinary purposes, the utilization of personnel, or for thegeneral good of the program, reassign an employee from one position to another position.I accept the duties and responsibilities as outlined in this position description. This position is not exempt fromthe overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act._________________________________ ______________________Signature of Employee Date_________________________________ ______________________Signature of Supervisor/MentorRev 8-21

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