Empowering Early Childhood Special Education Assistant Teacher

White Pigeon GSRP; Centreville (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph County ISD White Pigeon GSRP in Centreville, Michigan is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Program Assistant Teacher to support classroom instruction and help implement individual student plans.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus college credits or an associate degree, and the ability to pass background checks; you will assist teachers, supervise students, and help maintain a safe, organized learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with associate degree or 60 college credits.
• Meets MDE requirements for instructional paraprofessionals under No Child Left Behind.
• Portfolio assessment meeting MDE guidelines for paraprofessionals.
• Ability to pass a LARA background check.
• Maintain required trainings, certificates, and approvals.
• Regular and reliable attendance and physical ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with implementation of instructional and behavioral plans.
• Support instruction in cognitive and functional academic activities.
• Help students develop self-help skills (toileting, dressing, eating, etc.).
• Support community-based instruction and group activities.
• Assist with supervision of students during school hours and activities.
• Maintain classroom safety and assist with behavior management.
• Support with attendance, lunch counts, and classroom clerical duties.
• Assist with transportation safety and supervision as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to meet individual student performance objectives.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent; associate degree or 60 college credits

Meets Michigan Dept. of Education requirements for instructional paraprofessionals

Portfolio assessment meeting MDE guidelines

Ability to pass LARA background check

Maintain required trainings/certifications

Regular and reliable attendance

Physical ability to perform duties

Job description

St. Joseph County ISD White Pigeon GSRP in Centreville, Michigan is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Program Assistant Teacher to support classroom instruction and help implement individual student plans.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus college credits or an associate degree, and the ability to pass background checks; you will assist teachers, supervise students, and help maintain a safe, organized learning environment.