- Date Posted: 7/9/2025 - Location: Transportation Cove - Date Available: ASAP - Closing Date: 06/30/2026 - Position Type: Per Diem Substitute / Per Diem Sub Van Aide Description: Riding on school vehicle with 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, the aide assists and reinforces student instruction, behavior, language, social, and resource skills of identified students. May perform a wide variety of routine clerical, technical, instructionally related tasks and other duties as required.

Examples of Duties: Under supervision, aids certificated personnel.

Depending on the area of assignment:

- Assist students prior to, during, and immediately after district transportation.
- Assist the bus/van driver in maintaining appropriate student conduct on the vehicle.
- Ensure all students have seat belts fastened when riding on a bus/van.
- Assist driver with helping wheelchair students on and off the vehicle;

pay particular attention that wheelchairs are securely fastened.

- Assist driver in providing written records of violations of the student code to the transportation supervisor.
- Collect and provide to the school secretary personal items left on the school bus.
- Assume responsibility for reinforcement of small group and/or individual instruction.
- Prepare instructional materials, administer and correct tests under the direction of the teacher.
- Attend workshops and/or in‑service training provided by the assigned department.
- Escort students to restrooms and provide assistance when necessary; assist students on the playground, during activities outside the classroom.




- Accompany the certificated teacher and/or administrator in student‑related extracurricular activities.
- Witness student actions and provide input regarding their behavior to certificated personnel.
- Communicate with the Child Study Teams.
- Provide assistance with multi‑media equipment/programs.
- Provide minor clerical assistance to certificated personnel; maintain student and other records.
- Perform mathematical computations that may require several processes.
- Operate duplicating and other office equipment; assist with required reports.
- Accept overnight assignments as directed; perform 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 collective calmness in non‑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.

Compensation: 2025‑2026 Per Diem Substitute Van Aide hourly rate: $17.85 per hour. No advantages.

📌 Per Diem Substitute Van Aide (St. John's)
🏢 Wayne Township Public Schools
📍 St. John's