Program Assistant CTC - Cedar Street Location

TrulyHired; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Program Assistant to collaborate with the classroom teacher and implement instructional activities aligned with student IEPs. The role supports students in classroom, community, and employment settings at the CTC Cedar Street location in Paw Paw, MI, starting August 2026.

Responsibilities include assisting with lesson planning, supervising students, and ensuring safety. This is a full-time on-site role requiring a High School Diploma, the ability to lift 25 pounds, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, AAC.
• Ability to work with post-secondary students (18–26) with disabilities.
• Willingness to follow VBISD policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with planning and implementing instructional activities in classroom, community and employment settings.
• Provide direct supervision of students in classroom and community settings.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.
• Transport students to community and employment settings using ISD vehicle.

Skills

Post-secondary students

Behavior support

Communication

Growth mindset

AAC

Calm demeanor

Student support

Instruction planning

Student-centered

VBISD values

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

The primary goal of the program assistant is to work with the classroom teacher in carrying out the instructional program for students in alignment with student IEPs. The CTC Main Campus Program Assistant will assist students in classroom, community, and employment settings.

Location of Work

CTC - Cedar Street Location
555 Cedar Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079

Starting Date: August 2026

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma required.

Skills

• Interest and ability to work with post‑secondary (18‑26 year old) students with a variety of abilities and disabilities.
• Understanding/demonstration of positive behavioral support systems and processes.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to have a growth mindset.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, AAC.
• Ability to remain objective, calm and neutral in a variety of situations.
• Direct support and supervision of students in classroom and community settings.
• Assist teacher with the planning and implementation of instructional activities in classroom, community and employment settings.
• General professional skills, including a willingness to:
  • Make student-centered decisions.
  • Assume positive intentions when working with others.
  • Adhere to federal, state and VBISD policies and procedures.
  • Model VBISD guidelines: Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.
  • Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon timelines.
  • Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education and the Superintendent.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to transport students to community and employment settings throughout Van Buren County (using ISD vehicle).
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods as needed for student activities.
• Valid driver's license required.

Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.