Program Assistant - Maple Creek Education Center - Beginning 2026-27 School Year

Job Goal(s): The primary job goal of the Program Assistant is to assist the classroom teacher in planning, preparing, and implementing the instructional program for the Maple Creek Education Center students.

Location of Work :

Maple Creek Education Center 30 South Walnut Street Bangor, MI 49013

Start Date :

August 17, 2026

Minimum Qualifications:

Education :

High School diploma required Associates degree or completion of two years college equal to 60 semester hours is preferred

Work Experience :

Previous experience as a program assistant or experience working with children with emotional or behavioral problems.

Skills :

Possess physical strength and ability to physically manage students requiring physical management/restraint Have the philosophy that all children can learn when provided with the appropriate instruction and that changing student behavior involves teaching them appropriate behaviors and changing our own behavior Possess good mastery of basic academic skills so as to assist students with academic learning Ability to work collaboratively with others and be willing to assist others in other classrooms/situations when needed Be receptive to feedback and pursue continuous improvement of effectiveness and increase achievement of student outcomes Ability and willingness to take direction and constructive criticism and follow through with teacher plans and team decisions Ability to remain objective, calm, and neutral when responding to a student's inappropriate behaviors. Ability to set and maintain behavioral limits in a consistent manner Ability to "actively listen" to students and relate to them in a positive, supportive, and reinforcing manner Willingness to follow through with program behavior management procedures including time out, physical restraint, and after-school detention, which includes staying after school with detained students and transporting them home (with another adult) when necessary

Essential Job Functions:

Demonstrate effective instructional behaviors in assisting the teacher in providing instruction. Demonstrate effective classroom and behavior management skills in assisting the teacher in managing student/classroom behavior. Follow teacher direction and written lesson plans in programming as a group and one-on-one basis. Assist the teacher in classroom preparation for instruction and organization. Assist in monitoring and maintaining records of students' progress toward objectives. Assist students with personal needs (toileting, dressing, etc.), when needed. Assist in development of procedures and implement and collect data regarding effectiveness. Provide constructive feedback to teachers regarding students, programming, and teacher performance. Communicate effectively with others. Deliver students to appropriate locations, on time, for programming or bus transportation. Participate in IEPTs, parent conferences, screening and staff meetings. Demonstrate ethical handling of confidential student and parent information. Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality. Transport students to and from mainstream classes, when necessary. Follow through on assigned responsibilities within agreed upon time lines. Follow Van Buren ISD policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Supervisor. Regular and reliable, in person attendance Valid driver's license required.

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 on the Van Buren ISD's website at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218. Position is open until filled. In-house staff must fill out the online internal application. Program Assistant - Maple Creek Education Center - Beginning 2026-27 School Year 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 30 S Walnut St, Bangor, MI 49013 Job Goal(s): The primary job goal of the Program Assistant is to assist the classroom teacher in planning, preparing, and implementing the instructional program for the Maple Creek Education Center students.

Location of Work :

Maple Creek Education Center 30 South Walnut Street Bangor, MI 49013

Start Date :

August 17, 2026

Minimum Qualifications:

Education :

High School diploma required Associates degree or completion of two years college equal to 60 semester hours is preferred

Work Experience :

Previous experience as a program assistant or experience working with children with emotional or behavioral problems.

Skills :

Possess physical strength and ability to physically manage students requiring physical management/restraint Have the philosophy that all children can learn when provided with the appropriate instruction and that changing student behavior involves teaching them appropriate behaviors and changing our own behavior Possess good mastery of basic academic skills so as to assist students with academic learning Ability to work collaboratively with others and be willing to assist others in other classrooms/situations when needed Be receptive to feedback and pursue continuous improvement of effectiveness and increase achievement of student outcomes Ability and willingness to take direction and constructive criticism and follow through with teacher plans and team decisions Ability to remain objective, calm, and neutral when responding to a student's inappropriate behaviors. Ability to set and maintain behavioral limits in a consistent manner Ability to "actively listen" to students and relate to them in a positive, supportive, and reinforcing manner Willingness to follow through with program behavior management procedures including time out, physical restraint, and after-school detention, which includes staying after school with detained students and transporting them home (with another adult) when necessary

Essential Job Functions:

Demonstrate effective instructional behaviors in assisting the teacher in providing instruction. Demonstrate effective classroom and behavior management skills in assisting the teacher in managing student/classroom behavior. Follow teacher direction and written lesson plans in programming as a group and one-on-one basis. Assist the teacher in classroom preparation for instruction and organization. Assist in monitoring and maintaining records of students' progress toward objectives. Assist students with personal needs (toileting, dressing, etc.), when needed. Assist in development of procedures and implement and collect data regarding effectiveness. Provide constructive feedback to teachers regarding students, programming, and teacher performance. Communicate effectively with others. Deliver students to appropriate locations, on time, for programming or bus transportation. Participate in IEPTs, parent conferences, screening and staff meetings. Demonstrate ethical handling of confidential student and parent information. Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality. Transport students to and from mainstream classes, when necessary. Follow through on assigned responsibilities within agreed upon time lines. Follow Van Buren ISD policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Supervisor. Regular and reliable, in person attendance Valid driver's license required.

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 on the Van Buren ISD's website at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218. Position is open until filled. In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.