ECSE Program Aide — Special Education Support

Special Services; Lawrence (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Special Services within Van Buren ISD seeks a Program Assistant to reinforce instruction and support identified students in preschool settings. The role involves assisting teachers and staff, managing daily classroom tasks, and helping with student progress.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and willingness to travel to different sites; an associate degree is preferred. CPR/First Aid and CPI training are requested, with HighScope/COR Advantage experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Associates degree or completion of two years of college (60 sem hours) is preferred.
• Training in HighScope Preschool Curriculum is preferred.
• Training in COR Advantage is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid training is required.
• CPI training is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and service staff in preschool classrooms.
• Support identified students with demonstrated needs.
• Help with day-to-day classroom operations to foster skill development and independence.
• Coordinate with supervisors to implement student programming.
• Carry out assigned tasks within established timelines.
• Travel to other classroom sites as needed.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Curriculum adaptation

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Special Services within Van Buren ISD seeks a Program Assistant to reinforce instruction and support identified students in preschool settings. The role involves assisting teachers and staff, managing daily classroom tasks, and helping with student progress.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and willingness to travel to different sites; an associate degree is preferred. CPR/First Aid and CPI training are requested, with HighScope/COR Advantage experience a plus.