Program Assistant for the Community-based Transition Center, Cedar St. Location

Program Assistant for the Community-based Transition Center, Cedar St. Location Van Buren Intermediate School District CTC - Paw Paw, Michigan Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5899026 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Title: Program Assistant for the Community-based Transition Center, Cedar St. Location Status: Full Time Union: VBIESPA Department/Program/Service: Community-based Transition Center, Special Education Department Reports To: Community-based Transition Center Principal Location of Work : Offsite: Cedar Street Location Base location: CTC 811 Hazen Street Paw Paw, MI 49079 Job Goals: The primary job goals are to work with the caseload teacher in carrying out the instructional program for adult students in alignment with their IEPs, which involves assisting in the classroom, community, and employment settings Qualifications: Education & Certification : High School Diploma required. Work Experience : Prior school based experience, preferred; Experience working with adults with disabilities, preferred Essential Job Functions: Skills : Interest and ability to work with post-secondary (18-26 year old) students with a variety of abilities and disabilities Understanding and ability to implement positive behavioral support systems and processes as trained Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with others Growth mindset, which is a belief that abilities can be improved through hard work, tood strategies and help from others Experience with, or willingness to learn augmentative and alternative communication strategies and devices to support student communication Ability to remain objective, calm and neutral in a variety of situations Ability to provide direct support and supervision of students in classroom and community settings Ability to assist the teacher with the planning and implementation of instructional activities Make student-centered decisions Adhere to federal, state and VBISD policies and procedures Model VBISD guidelines: Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon timelines Seek ongoing improvement and accept feedback in a professional way Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director or Superintendent. Valid driver's license required. Physical Requirements: 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. Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education. This posting and our online application can be found at under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. The position is open until filled. In-house staff must fill out the online internal application. Position Type: Regular Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Van Buren HR 490 South Paw Paw St. Lawrence, Michigan 49064 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Van-Buren-Intermediate-School-District