ECSE Program Assistant Floater

Special Services; Lawrence (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Buren ISD Special Services in Lawrence, MI, seeks an ECSE Program Assistant Floater to reinforce instruction and support identified students across three hubs, with offsite work at 701 South Paw Paw Street.

The role requires a High School Diploma (Associates preferred), excellent communication, and ability to adapt curriculum and maintain positive relationships with staff. Immediate start; regular duties include planning, monitoring behavior, and assisting with personal needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates degree or completion of two years’ college (60 semester hours) preferred.
• Previous experience as a program assistant preferred.
• Ability to work with students with diverse needs and to adjust materials for individual learning.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with supervising teacher and related staff to implement student programming.
• Assist in planning, preparing and implementing daily instructional plans addressing student needs.
• Demonstrate effective instructional behaviors.
• Monitor and respond to student behavior.
• Assist in evaluating and monitoring student progress.
• Assist students with personal needs (toileting, dressing, etc).
• Promote acceptance of individuals with disabilities in schools and community.
• Handle confidential student and parent information ethically.
• Follow school district policies when working in the building.
• Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.
• Complete assigned responsibilities within established timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the program supervisor.

Skills

Student support

Communication skills

Curriculum adaptation

Relationship building

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree or completion of two years’ college (60 sem hours) preferred

Job description

ECSE Program Assistant Floater

Van Buren Intermediate School District SPECIAL SERVICES - Lawrence, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4893828
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 14, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

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, to provide supportive assistance to identified students with demonstrated need and to assist with the day-to-day operations of the classroom which foster student’s skill development and independence. We are looking for a program assistant who can serve in all three Hubs based on staff and stdent need.

Location of Work:

Special Services / Offsite

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 preferred.

Work Experience :

Previous experience as a program assistant preferred

Skills :

• Ability to work with students with low ability and deficits in language/ comprehension, daily living skills, socio-emotional behaviors and pre-academics
• 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
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff and school personnel at local school districts and special education programs

Essential Job Functions:

• Work cooperatively and coordinate with supervising teacher and related service providers to implement student programming.
• Assist in the planning, preparing and implementing daily instructional plans that address student needs.
• 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).
• 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.

Position is open until filled.

In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.

Position Type: Regular

Contact Information

• Van Buren HR
• 490 South Paw Paw St.
• Lawrence, Michigan 49064
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]