CTC Home/Community-Based Program Assistant

TrulyHired; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Community Based Program Assistant to support classroom teachers in implementing instructional programs aligned to student IEPs. The role involves providing transition and homebound services with students in home and community settings, and traveling within Van Buren County to reach multiple locations.

The position requires a High School Diploma and the ability to work with students of varying ages and abilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to work with diverse learners and settings.
• Growth mindset and flexibility.
• Ability to travel within Van Buren County to provide services.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with planning and implementing instructional activities in community and home settings.
• Provide student-centered support in alignment with IEPs.
• Act as part of the Key Identified Personnel team to assist in crisis situations.
• Lift up to 25 pounds as needed.
• Travel across Van Buren County to provide instructional services (mileage reimbursement).
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods as required for student activities.

Job description

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 Community-Based Program Assistant travels with teacher to provide students with transition and homebound services in home and community settings.

Location of Work

Community Based Transition Center
811 Hazen 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.
• Interest and ability to work with students pre-school through adulthood requiring homebound/hospitalization services.
• Understanding/demonstration of positive behavioral support systems and processes.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to have a growth mindset.
• Ability to remain objective, calm and neutral in a variety of situations.
• Direct support and supervision of students who may demonstrate challenging, complex behavior.
• Assist teacher with the planning and implementation of instructional activities in community and home settings.
• Participate in the Key Identified Personnel team to assist in crisis situations.
• 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 travel across Van Buren County to provide instructional services in a variety of locations (mileage reimbursement).
• 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.

Position is open until filled.