Program Assistant - Early Childhood Special Education-Paw Paw location Beginning 2026-27 School Year
Van Buren Intermediate School District•Lawrence, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The job goals of the Early Childhood Special Education Program Assistant are to reinforce instruction provided by teachers and related service staff, to provide supportive assistance to identified students with demonstrated need and to assist with the day-to-day operations of the classroom which foster student’s skill development and independence. The position is located at Paw Paw Public Schools, 701 South Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, MI 49064.
Requirements
- High School diploma required.
- Ability to work with students with low ability and deficits in language/ comprehension, daily living skills, socio-emotional behaviors and pre-academics
- Ability to implement consistent child management skills
- Possess excellent communication skills
- Ability to adjust/modify curriculum and materials to fit the specific needs of the students
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff and school personnel at local school districts and special education programs
- Valid driver's license required.
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree or completion of two years’ college equal to 60 semester hours is preferred.
- Previous experience as a program assistant preferred
Responsibilities
- Work cooperatively and coordinate with supervising teacher and related service providers to implement student programming.
- Assist in the planning, preparing and implementing daily instructional plans that address student needs.
- Demonstrate effective instructional behaviors.
- Monitor and effectively respond to student behavior.
- Assist in evaluating and monitoring student progress.
- Assist students with personal needs (i.e., toileting, dressing, etc).
- Promote acceptance of individuals with disabilities in the local schools and community.
- Demonstrate ethical handling of confidential student and parent information.
- Follow the school policies and procedures of all local school districts when working the building.
- Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.
- Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the program supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
