CTC Home/Community-Based Program Assistant

CTC; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Buren Intermediate School District CTC in Paw Paw, MI, seeks a Community-Based Program Assistant to work with teaching staff to implement instructional programs aligned to IEPs. The role includes traveling with the teacher to deliver homebound and community transition services.

The ideal candidate will hold a High School Diploma and demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and behavioral support skills while adhering to district policies and timelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience in education or related settings is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructional activities in community and home settings.
• Travel across Van Buren County to provide instructional services in multiple locations.
• Support students with a variety of abilities and disabilities.
• Participate in crisis management and the Key Identified Personnel team.
• Adhere to VBISD policies and procedures.

Skills

Student support

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Growth mindset

Behavior support

Crisis response

Planning activities

Team collaboration

Objective neutrality

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

CTC Home/Community-Based Program Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5859199
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

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.

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: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]