Program Assistant - Learning Center

About the Employer

Program Assistant - Bert Goens Learning Center

Job Goal(s)

The overall job goal of the Resource Room Program Assistant is to work with the classroom teacher in carrying out the instructional program for each student in the assigned class.

Location of Work

Bert Goens Learning Center
705 South Paw Paw Street
Lawrence, MI 49064

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school diploma required. Associates degree or completion of two years' college equal to 60 semester hours is preferred.

Work Experience

Two years' experience as a Program Assistant or specialized training (CPI/TCI) preferred.

Skills

Ability to work with students on the autism spectrum Ability to work with students with low ability and deficits in language/comprehension, daily living skills, and all academic areas Ability to implement consistent proactive behavior management skills as directed by classroom teacher Possess good communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills Ability to work as a member of a team providing a coordinated and consistent behavior modification program Ability to maintain open communication channels with teachers and staff and keep them informed of program and students concerns/observations Willingness to take directions and follow-through with teacher and team decisions Willingness to function on a team providing education to students with severe cognitive deficits and challenging behaviors Physical ability to do proper restraints and holds

Essential Job Functions

Demonstrate effective instructional behaviors.

Demonstrate effective classroom and behavior management skills.

Follow teacher direction and written lesson plans in programming on a group and one-on-one basis.

Assist teacher in classroom preparation for instructional and organization.

Assist in monitoring and maintaining records of student's progress toward objectives.

Assist students with personal needs (i.e., toileting, dressing, etc.).

Assist in development of procedures; implement and collect data regarding their effectiveness.

Provide constructive feedback to teacher regarding students, programming, and teacher performance.

Consult/team/communicate effectively with others.

Deliver students to appropriate locations, on time, for programming or bus.

Attend all evening and after school activities as they pertain to the learning center program.

Participate in IEPs, screenings, and staff meetings.

Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.

Demonstrate ethical handling of confidential student and parent information.

Possible participation on the Crisis Intervention Team.

Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.

Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Learning Center Principal

General Responsibilities

Lead by example using VBISD guiding principles: respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence.

Adhere to policies and procedures of the Van Buren ISD.

Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon time lines.

Perform additional tasks, responsibilities, and duties as assigned by the Principal, Director of Special Education, and the Superintendent.

Terms of Employment

As per Master Agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

Application Information

This 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.

Position Status

Position is open until filled.

Internal Application

In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.