General Function:
Responsible for ensuring the general health and safety of the children riding the connections vehicle. Works cooperatively with the bus driver.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Promotes child safety at all times. 

•     Requires and assists in use of seat belts. 
  •     Controls noise level of children.

2. Provides guidance to children in a positive way.  

•    Follows procedures related to any discipline or safety related concerns. 
•    Interacts with children to help entertain. 

3. Accepts other duties as assigned by Early Childhood Connections staff.

Scope of Position:
Reports to the Family Involvement/ Transportation coordinator. Position includes solving problems with children, families and staff. Works cooperatively with the bus driver. Receives moderate supervision. Daily contacts include children, families, Early Childhood Connections staff, and transportation staff.

Must pass prior to employment:

•  Tuberculosis skin test (TB) 
•  Kansas Bureau of Investigation background check
•  Physical exam
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Willing to certify in: 

• CPR  
• First Aid

Requires:

• Confidentiality Punctuality and dependability  
• Flexibility  
• Reliable means of Transportation 
• Temperament appropriate for the supervision of group transportation of young children.  
• Willingness to follow directions

Working Conditions:

 Spends approximately 95% working with children on the bus. Physical Requirements include: frequent lifting of 1025 lbs, occasional lifting and moving of 50 lbs, bending, squatting, and kneeling occur frequently on a daily basis and fine manipulation occurs frequently. Evaluation will be responsibility of the Early Childhood Connections PFCE Coordinator.

Term of Employment:
1. Classified position based on beginning paraprofessional salary determined by USD #489. 
2. Part-time position 
3. 9 month position. 
4. At will position.