Per Diem Substitute Van Aide

• 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.