ECSE Program Assistant Teacher — Empowering Kids

St. Joseph County ISD; Centreville (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph County ISD is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Program Assistant Teacher in Centreville, MI.

The role supports the lead teacher by implementing instructional and behavioral plans, and by assisting in activities across cognitive, functional, and self-care domains. The position requires meeting state paraprofessional standards, a high school diploma with additional college credits or an associate degree, and the ability to pass the required background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with an associate degree or 60 college credits.
• Meets state requirements for instructional paraprofessionals per NCLB.
• Portfolio assessment aligned to Michigan Department of Education guidelines.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructional plans and behavior plans.
• Support instruction in cognitive and functional skills.
• Help students with self-care and community-based activities.
• Support group activities and in-class programs as needed.
• Assist with gym, swim and arts activities under supervision.
• Maintain attendance, records and daily communications.

Education

Associate degree or 60 college credits

NCLB paraprofessional qualification

MDE portfolio assessment per guidelines

Job description

St. Joseph County ISD is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Program Assistant Teacher in Centreville, MI.

The role supports the lead teacher by implementing instructional and behavioral plans, and by assisting in activities across cognitive, functional, and self-care domains. The position requires meeting state paraprofessional standards, a high school diploma with additional college credits or an associate degree, and the ability to pass the required background checks.