Program Assistant - Early Childhood Special Education-Mattawan Location

Special Services; Lawrence (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Buren ISD SPECIAL SERVICES in Lawrence, Michigan is seeking a Program Assistant for Early Childhood Special Education at the Mattawan location. This role supports teachers, assists students with development needs, and helps manage daily classroom operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma (associate degree preferred). Applicants should have strong communication, ability to adapt materials, and a valid driver's license. Starting date is immediate; position open until filled.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Associates degree or completion of two years’ college equal to 60 semester hours preferred.
• Previous experience as a program assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively and coordinate 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 the local schools and community.
• Demonstrate ethical handling of confidential student and parent information.
• Follow school policies and procedures of all local school districts when working in the building.
• Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the program supervisor.
• Valid driver's license required.

Skills

Student support

Communication skills

Curriculum adaptation

Behavior management

Staff relationships

Disability awareness

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree / 60 college hours preferred

Job description

Program Assistant - Early Childhood Special Education-Mattawan Location

Van Buren Intermediate School District SPECIAL SERVICES - Lawrence, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5977502
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Goal(s):

The job goals of the Early Childhood Special Education Program Assistant are to reinforce instruction provided by teachers and related service staff, to provide supportive assistance to identified students with demonstrated need and to assist with the day-to-day operations of the classroom which foster student’s skill development and independence.

Location of Work:

Special Services / Offsite

701 South Paw Paw Street

Lawrence, MI 49064

Qualifications:

Education :

High School diploma required

Associates degree or completion of two years’ college equal to 60 semester hours is preferred.

Work Experience :

Previous experience as a program assistant preferred

Skills :

• Ability to work with students with low ability and deficits in language/ comprehension, daily living skills, socio-emotional behaviors and pre-academics
• Ability to implement consistent child management skills
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Ability to adjust/modify curriculum and materials to fit the specific needs of the students
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff and school personnel at local school districts and special education programs

Essential Job Functions:

• Work cooperatively and coordinate with supervising teacher and related service providers to implement student programming.
• Assist in the planning, preparing and implementing daily instructional plans that address student needs.
• Demonstrate effective instructional behaviors.
• Monitor and effectively respond to student behavior.
• Assist in evaluating and monitoring student progress.
• Assist students with personal needs (i.e., toileting, dressing, etc).
• Promote acceptance of individuals with disabilities in the local schools and community.
• Demonstrate ethical handling of confidential student and parent information.
• Follow the school policies and procedures of all local school districts when working the building.
• Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the program supervisor.
• 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 Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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

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