Per Diem Substitute Van Aide

Wayne Township Public Schools; Virgin Arm-Carter's Cove; On-site; CAD 33,551; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Per Diem Substitute / Per Diem Sub Van Aide. In this role, you will assist special needs students on school transportation, ensuring their safety and behavior management. Candidates should have completed the 12th grade and have a willingness to work effectively with children. The compensation is $17.85 per hour, with no benefits provided. This opportunity is essential for supporting our diverse student population during transport.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children as a volunteer or instructional aide is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist students before, during, and after transportation.
• Help maintain appropriate student conduct on the vehicle.
• Reinforce small group and individual instruction.

Skills

Ability to assist special needs students

Effective communication

Basic clerical skills

Education

Completion of the 12th grade

Job description

• 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 benefits.