Anticipated Van Aide

Position Type:
Educational Support Staff (Non Certified)/Para Professional/Van Aide

Date Posted:
11/14/2025

Location:
Transportation Cove

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
11/24/2025

WAYNE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Wayne, New Jersey

JOB DESCRIPTION

Experience dealing with Special Needs Students

TITLE:

G-200 - Paraprofessional Aide - Bus/Van Aide

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

Prior experience working with children as a volunteer, instructional aide or other paid employment desirable.

REPORTS TO:

Dispatchers under the direction of Director of Transportation
JOB GOAL:

In cooperation with the assigned bus or van driver, the paraprofessional may assist in and reinforce student behavior, development of language skills, and social skills.

Ability and willingness to assist with the development of student social skills, self-discipline and survival techniques based on individual needs.

Exhibit good use of the English language.

Understand and follow written and verbal school administrator and/or bus or van driver directions.

Communicate effectively with students and/or adults.

Establish rapport with students and maintain their collectivity and calmness in other than normal situations.

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with children and adults.

Apply common sense and good judgment.

Act responsibly in emergency situations to assist students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 the driver with helping wheelchair students on and off the vehicle.

Ensures that wheelchairs and other mobility aids are securely fastened.

Assists drivers in preparing and providing written records of violations of the student code to the Dispatcher or Director of Transportation.

Collects and provides to the school secretary those personal items left on the school bus.

Maintains confidentiality of students and related family information.

Attends workshops and/or inservice training by the assigned department.

Witnesses the actions of students and provide input regarding their behavior to certificated personnel.

In cooperation with the bus/van driver, the paraprofessional assists students prior to, during and immediately after district transportation.

Performs other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education. This position is part of the Wayne Paraprofessional Association.

ANNUAL EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on the evaluation of non-certificated staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

Must be capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required, including, but not limited to, positioning, lifting, transferring and restraining.

Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.

Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.

Speak and hear.

Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.

Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses

Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions

Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities

Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment

Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times

BOARD APPROVAL DATE:
March 16, 2023, Agenda Item M-3
SALARY:
In accordance with WPA Collective Bargaining Agreement
The link is available on the Wayne Township Public Schools website under District Info.

BENEFITS:
Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision