Anticipated Van Aide

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

1. 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. 
2. Ability and willingness to assist with the development of student social skills, self-discipline and survival techniques based on individual needs. 
3. Exhibit good use of the English language. 
4. Understand and follow written and verbal school administrator and/or bus or van driver directions. 
5. Communicate effectively with students and/or adults. 
6. Establish rapport with students and maintain their collectivity and calmness in other than normal       situations. 
7. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with children and adults. 
8. Apply common sense and good judgment. 
9. Act responsibly in emergency situations to assist students.

1.  Assists the bus/van driver in maintaining appropriate student conduct on the vehicle.
2. Assures that all students have seat belts fastened when riding on a bus/van.
3. Assists the driver with helping wheelchair students on and off the vehicle.
4. Ensures that wheelchairs and other mobility aids are securely fastened.
5. Assists drivers in preparing and providing written records of violations of the student code to the Dispatcher or Director of Transportation. 
6. Collects and provides to the school secretary those personal items left on the school bus.
7. Maintains confidentiality of students and related family information.
8. Attends workshops and/or inservice training by the assigned department.
9. Witnesses the actions of students and provide input regarding their behavior to certificated personnel.
10. In cooperation with the bus/van driver, the paraprofessional assists students prior to, during and immediately after district transportation.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Must be capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required, including, but not limited to, positioning, lifting, transferring and restraining.
2. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
3. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
4. Speak and hear.
5. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
6. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.  American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
7. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

1. Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses
2. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions
3. Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities
4. Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment
5. Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times

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