{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0360e95a5cef92a6ef5367fc","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0360e95a5cef92a6ef5367fc","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0360e95a5cef92a6ef5367fc","title":"Program Assistant ECSE Centralized","description":"Job Goal(s):\nThe job goals of the Early Childhood Special Education Program Assistant are to reinforce - instruction provided by teachers and related service staff in the preschool setting, to provide supportive assistance to identified students with demonstrated need and to assist with the day-to-day operations of the classroom which foster all student’s skill development and independence.\n\nLocation of Work :\nSpecial Services / Off Site- Will vary based on student need\n701 South Paw Paw Street\nLawrence, MI 49064\n\nQualifications:\n\nEducation :\nHigh School diploma required\nAssociates degree or completion of two years’ college equal to 60 semester hours is preferred\n\nAdditional Training :\nTraining and experience in HighScope Preschool Curriculum\nTraining and experience in COR Advantage\nCPR and First Aid\nCPI\nWork Experience :\nPrevious experience as a program assistant is preferred. Preference to candidates with knowledge of the Great Start Readiness Program and/or working with individuals with special needs services.\n\nSkills/Requirements :\nAbility to work with students with a variety of needs that may include students with the following needs: language, comprehension, daily living skills, social emotional and early learning skills and learner behaviors.\nAbility to implement consistent child management skills\nPossess excellent communication skills\nAbility to adjust/modify curriculum and materials to fit the specific needs of the students in collaboration with the classroom team.\nAbility to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff and school personnel at local school districts and special education programs\nAbility to travel to support other classroom sites as requested by supervisor\nEssential Job Functions:\nValid Driver's License required\nWork cooperatively and coordinate with supervising teachers and related service providers to implement student programming.\nAssist in the planning, preparing and implementing daily instructional plans that address student needs under the guidance of the classroom team.\nDemonstrate effective instructional behaviors.\nMonitor and effectively respond to student behavior.\nAssist in evaluating and monitoring student progress.\nAssist students with personal needs (i.e., toileting, dressing, etc).\nAttend all meetings and recommended training programs and professional development.\nPromote acceptance of individuals with disabilities in the local schools and community.\nDemonstrate ethical handling of confidential student and parent information.\nFollow the school policies and procedures of all local school districts when working the building.\nAdhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.\nComplete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.\nPerform other duties as assigned by the program supervisor.\nTerms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.\n\nThis posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD’s website at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218.\n\nPosition is open until filled.\n\nIn-house staff must fill out the online internal application.","company":"Vanburenintermediateschooldistrict","rawCompany":"vanburenintermediateschooldistrict","city":"Lawrence","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-13T15:20:40.462Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-9043.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, Special Education","slug":"teaching-assistants-special-education"},{"code":"25-2051.00","title":"Special Education Teachers, Preschool","slug":"special-education-teachers-preschool"},{"code":"25-9042.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education","slug":"teaching-assistants-preschool-elementary-middle-and-secondary-school-except-special-education"}],"industries":[{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"},{"code":"624410","title":"Child Care Services","slug":"child-care-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Assistant ECSE Centralized","description":"Job Goal(s):\nThe job goals of the Early Childhood Special Education Program Assistant are to reinforce - instruction provided by teachers and related service staff in the preschool setting, to provide supportive assistance to identified students with demonstrated need and to assist with the day-to-day operations of the classroom which foster all student’s skill development and independence.\n\nLocation of Work :\nSpecial Services / Off Site- Will vary based on student need\n701 South Paw Paw Street\nLawrence, MI 49064\n\nQualifications:\n\nEducation :\nHigh School diploma required\nAssociates degree or completion of two years’ college equal to 60 semester hours is preferred\n\nAdditional Training :\nTraining and experience in HighScope Preschool Curriculum\nTraining and experience in COR Advantage\nCPR and First Aid\nCPI\nWork Experience :\nPrevious experience as a program assistant is preferred. 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