Per Diem Substitute Van Aide

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. is seeking a Per Diem Substitute/Per Diem Sub Van Aide to support transportation and classroom activities for students with special needs.

The role involves assisting the certificated staff, monitoring student behavior on district transportation, and aiding with instructional materials and documentation. The position requires at least a high school level education and prior experience with children is desirable.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
• Prior experience working with children is desirable but not required.
• Experience as a volunteer, instructional aide or other paid role is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Aids certificated personnel under supervision.
• Assist students before, during and after district transportation as assigned.
• Support bus/van driver in maintaining student conduct and safety.
• Ensure seat belts are fastened and assist wheelchair students on/off the vehicle.
• Provide written records of student violations to the transportation supervisor.
• Collect personal items left on the school bus for the secretary.
• Reinforce small group and individual instruction.
• Prepare instructional materials and assist with tests under teacher direction.
• Escort students and assist with restroom, playground and outdoor activities.
• Participate in student-related extracurricular activities with certificated staff.
• Communicate with Child Study Teams and assist with multimedia equipment.
• Provide minor clerical assistance and maintain records.

Education

12th grade equivalent

Job description

Position Type

Per Diem Substitute/Per Diem Sub Van Aide

Date Posted

6/16/2026

Location

Transportation Cove

Date Available

9/1/2026 - 6/30/2027

Closing Date

06/30/2027

Description

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

Assignments

• Pre-School
• Elementary
• Middle
• 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.
• Depending upon the area of assignment: and assists students prior to, during and immediately after district transportation
• Assists the bus/van driver in maintaining appropriate student conduct on the vehicle
• Assures that all students have seat belts fastened when riding on a bus/van
• Assists driver with helping wheel chair students on and off the vehicle
• Pays particular attention that wheel chairs 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 that may require several processes
• Operating duplicating and other office equipment
• Assists with required reports
• Accepts overnight assignments as directed
• Performs other related duties as required

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; under-stand and follow written and oral administrator and/or teacher directions; learn and perform basic clerical functions, including using the typewriter andcomputer, 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.

2025-2026 Per Diem Substitute Van Aide Hourly Rate

$17.85 per hour

No Benefits

No Benefits