Program Assistant - CTC

Job Description Job Goals

The primary goal of the program assistant is to work with the classroom teacher in carrying out the instructional program for students in alignment with student IEPs. The CTC Main Campus Program Assistant will assist students in classroom, community, and employment settings.

Starting Date: August 2026

Location of Work: Community Based Transition Center
811 Hazen Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079

Education: High School Diploma required.

Skills:

• Interest and ability to work with post-secondary (18-26 year old) students with a variety of abilities and disabilities.
• Understanding/demonstration of positive behavioral support systems and processes.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to have a growth mindset.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, AAC.
• Ability to remain objective, calm and neutral in a variety of situations.
• Direct support and supervision of students in classroom and community settings.
• Assist teacher with the planning and implementation of instructional activities in classroom, community and employment settings.
• General professional skills, including a willingness to:
  • Make student-centered decisions.
  • Assume positive intentions when working with others.
  • Adhere to federal, state and VBISD policies and procedures.
  • Model VBISD guidelines:
    Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.
  • Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon timelines.
  • Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education and the Superintendent.

• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to transport students to community and employment settings throughout Van Buren County (using ISD vehicle).
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods as needed for student activities.
• Valid driver's license required.

Terms of Employment:
As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.