Program Assistant CTC - Cedar Street Location

Van-Buren-Intermediate-School-District; Paw Paw Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Buren Intermediate School District is seeking a Program Assistant CTC for the Cedar Street location in Paw Paw, Michigan. The role supports classroom teachers by carrying out instructional activities aligned with student IEPs and assisting students in classroom, community, and employment settings.

Starting date is immediate, and the position requires a high school diploma with the ability to work with students with varying abilities.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required.
• Ability to work with post-secondary students with a variety of abilities and disabilities.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, AAC.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with others.
• Willingness to adhere to VBISD policies and model VBISD guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with planning and implementation of instructional activities in classroom, community and employment settings.
• Direct support and supervision of students in classroom and community settings.
• Ability to transport students to community and employment settings using ISD vehicle.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and support student activities as needed.

Skills

Student support

Behavior management

Communication

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

AAC familiarity

Flexibility

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Program Assistant CTC - Cedar Street Location

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Job Details

Job ID: 5866466

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Goals:

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.

Position is open until filled.

Position Type: Regular

Job Categories: Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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