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Program Assistant - ECSE Centralized Location
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,268 / year median in Michigan
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Program Assistant
•ECSE Centralized Location
Van Buren Intermediate School District
SPECIAL SERVICES
•Lawrence, Michigan This job is also posted in Van Buren Intermediate School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5914458
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
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 HighScope 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. 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.
Position Type:
Regular
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required