Program Assistant for Community-based Transition Center/Transition to Work Program (TWP
Listed on 2026-08-03
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, School Counseling & Student Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Youth Development
Location: Paw Paw
Job Description
Reports To:CTC Principal
Location:Charles River Labs
54943 N Main St
Mattawan, MI
August 17, 2026
Monday-Friday, 7:45 am - 2:45 pm
The primary goal of the TWP Program Assistant is to work with the classroom teacher in carrying out the instructional programming for students in alignment with student IEPs. TWP is an intensive employment skill building program and students are expected to follow employment expectations of Charles River Labs in Mattawan, MI. Students engage in work rotations in a variety of departments at Charles River.
The program assistant role in the Transition to Work Program primarily consists of Job Coaching responsibilities.
Education:
High School Diploma Required.
Work Experience:
Previous experience with adults or high school students with disabilities. Experience with job development and job coaching preferred.
Skills:
- Interest and ability to work with post‑secondary (18‑26 year old) students with a variety of abilities and disabilities.
- Ability to coach employment skills in on‑the‑job settings.
- Understanding/demonstration of positive behavioral support systems and processes.
- Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with others.
- Ability to have a growth mindset.
- Ability to remain objective, calm and neutral in a variety of situations.
- Direct support and supervision of students in a variety of 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 across the county (use of VBISD vehicles provided).
- Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods as needed for student activities.
- Ability to walk 10,000 or more steps/day.
As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.
Position is open until filled.
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