ECSE Program Assistant-Paw Paw Beginning

Job Description

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Goals: 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 students' skill development and independence. We are looking for a program assistant who can serve in all three Hubs based on staff and student need.

Special Services / Offsite

701 South Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, MI 49064

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma required;
  Associate's degree or completion of two years’ college (60 semester hours) preferred.
• Work Experience:
  
  Previous experience as a program assistant preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Position Type:
  Regular
• Skills:
  • 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.
  • 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.

• 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 (e.g., 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.

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

Position is open until filled.

In‑house staff must fill out the online internal application.