What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Substitute Van Aide position at Wayne Township Public Schools?
Position Type :
Per Diem Substitute / Per Diem Sub Van Aide
Date Posted : 7 / 5 / 2024
Location : Transportation Cove
Date Available : ASAP
Closing Date :
06 / 30 / 2025 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. 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.
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; under-
- stand 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.
