Program Assistant CTC - Cedar Street Location

Program Assistant CTC - Cedar Street Location Van Buren Intermediate School District CTC - Paw Paw, Michigan Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Van Buren Intermediate School District Job Details Job ID: 5866466 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately 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. Location of Work: CTC - Cedar Street Location 555 Cedar Street Paw Paw, MI 49079 Starting Date: August 2026 Qualifications: 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. Essential Job Functions: 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. Position is open until filled. Position Type: Regular Job Categories: Special Education > Special Education Assistant Job Requirements High School/Trade School degree preferred. 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 Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government‑issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr CTC