Program Assistant ECSE Centralized

Program Assistant ECSE Centralized

Van Buren Intermediate School District SPECIAL SERVICES - Lawrence, Michigan Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5875714

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Goal(s):

The job goals of the Early Childhood Special Education Program Assistant are to reinforce - instruction provided by teachers and related service staff in the preschool setting, to provide supportive assistance to identified students with demonstrated need and to assist with the day-to-day operations of the classroom which foster all student’s skill development and independence.

Location of Work :

Special Services / Off Site
- Will vary based on student need

701 South Paw Paw Street

Lawrence, MI 49064

Qualifications:

Education :

High School diploma required

Associates degree or completion of two years’ college equal to 60 semester hours is preferred

Additional Training :

• Training and experience in High Scope Preschool Curriculum
• Training and experience in COR Advantage
• CPR and First Aid
• CPI

Work Experience :

Previous experience as a program assistant is preferred. Preference to candidates with knowledge of the Great Start Readiness Program and/or working with individuals with special needs services.

Skills/Requirements :

• Ability to work with students with a variety of needs that may include students with the following needs: language, comprehension, daily living skills, social emotional and early learning skills and learner behaviors.
• 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 in collaboration with the classroom team.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff and school personnel at local school districts and special education programs
• Ability to travel to support other classroom sites as requested by supervisor

Essential Job Functions:

• Valid Driver's License required
• Work cooperatively and coordinate with supervising teachers and related service providers to implement student programming.
• Assist in the planning, preparing and implementing daily instructional plans that address student needs under the guidance of the classroom team.
• 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).
• Attend all meetings and recommended training programs and professional development.
• 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.

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

Position is open until filled.

Position Type:
Regular

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Van Buren HR
• 490 South Paw Paw St.
• Lawrence, Michigan 49064
• Phone:
• Email: kduffy