Job Title: Head Start Bus Driver/Custodian/ Aide

Department: Education Location:Nett Lake

Supervisor:Family Services ManagerWork Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Mon-Fri

Opening Date:December 12, 201238 weeks per year

Closing Date:December 18, 2012

FLSA Classification:Nonexempt

Salary Classification:N-04 ($9.02 minimum - $12.17 maximum)

Supervisory Position:NO

Driver’s License:YES

Criminal History Required:YES

Suitability Determination Required:YES

Job Summary: Incumbent transports children to and from Head Start, performs routine bus inspections and orders maintenance, and implements the Head Start Transportation regulations. Incumbent performs routine custodial maintenance in the Nett Lake Head Start Child Care Center. (Major custodial maintenance is the responsibility of the Nett Lake School Custodial staff under conditions of the lease). Incumbent serves as relief aide in both the Head Start and Child Care rooms.

Educational/Experience Requirement: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Demonstrated ability or relevant work experience may be substituted for education. Experience or background in Native American Programs preferred.

Qualifications:

  1. Must possess or be willing to obtain CDL within 30 days of hire.
  2. Must be willing to attend Defensive Driving or other job related training.
  3. Must be able to perform the necessary physical requirements of the position.
  4. Must be able to maintain an effective work relationship with other staff, parents and the community.
  5. Must be willing to assist teachers with infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
  6. Must have knowledge of values, lifestyles and culture of Ojibwe people and the ability to work in inter-cultural situations and environments.
  7. Must submit to random drug testing as required under the Bois Forte Personnel Policy.
  8. Knowledge of Bois Forte Families preferred.
  9. Current or former Head Start parent preferred. (45CFR 1304.52 (b)(3))

*For a full Job Description, please contact Human Resources*

Pre-employment drug testing applies.

INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY.

Upon presentation of DD-214 which reflects honorable discharge, applicants will receive Veteran’s preference points.

Submit application to: Human Resources Director, Miranda Lilya, 5344 Lakeshore Drive, Nett Lake, 55772. Please visit our website at to download an application.