Program Assistant (Elementary) - Bert Goens Learning Center Beginning 2026-27 School Year

Van Buren Intermediate School District•Lawrence, MI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The overall job goal of the Resource Room Program Assistant is to work with the classroom teacher in carrying out the instructional program for each student in the assigned class. This position is located at the Bert Goens Learning Center and begins with the 2026-27 School Year.

Requirements

High School diploma required
Valid driver's license required

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or completion of two years’ college equal to 60 semester hours is preferred.
Two years’ experience as a program assistant or specialized training (CPI/TCI) preferred.
Ability to work with students on the autism spectrum
Ability to work with students with a wide range of disabilities
Ability to implement consistent proactive behavior management skills as directed by classroom teacher
Possess good communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as a member of a team providing a coordinated and consistent behavior modification program
Ability to maintain open communication channels with teachers and staff and keep them informed of program and students concerns/observations
Willingness to take directions and follow-through with teacher and team decisions
Willingness to function on a team providing education to students with severe cognitive deficits and challenging behaviors
Physical ability to do proper restraints and holds

Responsibilities

Demonstrate effective instructional behaviors.
Demonstrate effective classroom and behavior management skills.
Follow teacher direction and written lesson plans in programming on a group and one-on-one basis.
Assist teacher in classroom preparation for instructional and organization.
Assist in monitoring and maintaining records of student’s progress toward objectives.
Assist students with personal needs (i.e., toileting, dressing, etc.).
Assist in development of procedures; implement and collect data regarding their effectiveness.
Communicate effectively with others.
Deliver students to appropriate locations, on time, for programming or bus.
Attend all evening and after school activities as they pertain to the Learning Center program.
Participate in staff meetings.
Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
Demonstrate ethical handling of confidential student and parent information.
Possible participation on the Crisis Intervention Team.
Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.
Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Learning Center Principal.
Lead by example using VBISD guiding principles: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.
Adhere to policies and procedures of the Van Buren ISD.
Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon time lines.
Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Principal, Director of Special Education and the Superintendent.