Empowering Early Childhood Special Education Assistant

Special Services; Lawrence (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Special Services in Lawrence, Michigan is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Program Assistant for the Mattawan location to reinforce instruction and support identified students with demonstrated need. You will assist with day-to-day classroom operations to foster skill development and independence.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing daily instructional plans, monitoring student progress, and maintaining positive relationships with school staff and families.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Associates degree or completion of two years’ college equal to 60 semester hours preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with supervising teacher and related service providers to implement student programming.
• Assist in planning, preparing and implementing daily instructional plans that address 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 local schools and community.
• Demonstrate ethical handling of confidential student and parent information.
• Follow school policies and procedures of all local districts when working in the building.
• Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.
• Complete assigned responsibilities within timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the program supervisor.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Skills

Student support

Language development

Daily living skills

Socio-emotional behaviors

Pre-academics

Child management

Communication skills

Curriculum modification

Relationship building

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree or 60 semester hours

Job description

Special Services in Lawrence, Michigan is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Program Assistant for the Mattawan location to reinforce instruction and support identified students with demonstrated need. You will assist with day-to-day classroom operations to foster skill development and independence.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing daily instructional plans, monitoring student progress, and maintaining positive relationships with school staff and families.