Per Diem Substitute Van Aide

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Wayne Township Public Schools provided pay range: $17.85/hr - $17.85/hr your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

Position Type: Per Diem Substitute / Per Diem Sub Van Aide
Date Posted: 7/9/2025
Location: Transportation Cove
Date Available: ASAP
Closing Date: 06/30/2026

Description: Riding on school vehicle w/special needs students. Experience preferred not required.

Assignments: Pre‑School, Elementary, Middle or High School Classrooms, Basic Skills Instruction Program, Special Education Program, School Transportation, Library/Media in Junior High/Middle Schools.

Definition: Under minimal supervision of a certificated teacher and/or certificated site administrator, assists/reinforces in student instruction, behavior, development of language skills, social skills and resource skills of identified students, may perform a wide variety of routine clerical, technical and instructionally related tasks and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties:

• Under supervision aids certificated personnel; assists students prior to, during and immediately after district transportation.
• Assists the bus/van driver in maintaining appropriate student conduct on the vehicle; assures all students have seat belts fastened.
• Assists driver with helping wheelchair students on and off the vehicle; pays particular attention that wheelchairs are securely fastened.
• Assists driver in providing written records of violations of the student code to the transportation supervisor; collects and provides to the school secretary those personal items left on the school bus.
• Assumes responsibility for reinforcement of small group and/or individual instruction; prepares instructional materials, administers and corrects tests under the direction of the teacher.
• Attends workshops and/or in‑service training provided by the assigned department; escorts students to restrooms and provides assistance when necessary.
• Assists students on the playground, assists students during activities which take place outside the classroom; accompanies the certificated teacher and/or administrator in student related extra‑curricular activities.
• Witnesses the actions of students and provides input regarding their behavior to certificated personnel; communicates to and works with the Child Study Teams.
• Provides assistance with multi‑media equipment/programs; provides minor clerical assistance to certificated personnel; maintains student and other records.
• Makes mathematical computations; operating duplicating and other office equipment; assists with required reports; accepts overnight assignments as directed; performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Employment Standards:

• Education:
  
  Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
• Experience:
  
  Prior experience working with children as a volunteer, instructional aide or other paid employment desirable.

Ability/ Willingness to:

• Assist the development of social skills, self‑discipline and survival techniques based on individual needs.
• Exhibit good use of the English language; understand and follow written and oral administrator and/or teacher directions.
• Learn and perform basic clerical functions, including using the typewriter and computer; communicate effectively with students and/or adults.
• Establish rapport with students and maintain their collectivity and calmness in other than normal situations.
• Apply common sense and good judgment; act responsibly in emergency situations to assist students; establish and maintain an effective and cooperative working relationship with children and adults.

Other: Effective 6/30/94, passing grade on a Basic Skills Proficiency Test is required.

Supervision From: Depending upon assignment, the School Administrator, Transportation Supervisor, Special Projects Supervisor, Multi‑Handicapped Center Coordinator, Director of Special Services.

Hourly Rate: $17.85 per hour. No Benefits.

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