Program Assistant/Severely Multiply Impaired Classroom (SXI)

Van Buren Intermediate School District•Lawrence, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

High school diploma required
CPI/CTI certification or willing to complete training for certification
Two years’ experience as a program assistant specialized training preferred.
Ability to work with students with low ability and deficits in language/comprehension, daily living skills, and all academic areas
Ability to implement consistent student specific schedules
Possess good communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as a member of a team providing a coordinated care
Ability to maintain open communication channels with teachers and staff and keep them informed of student 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
Ability to assist in providing physical care and lifting to students up to adult size.
Physical ability to do proper restraints and holds (training provided)
Demonstrate care and compassion to a vulnerable population.
Demonstrate effective classroom and behavior management skills.
Valid driver's license requred.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree preferred
Two years’ experience as a program assistant specialized training preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow teacher direction and written lesson plans in programming on a group and on a one-on-one basis.
Assist teacher in classroom preparation for instruction 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.
Communicate effectively with others.
Deliver students to appropriate location, on time, for programming or bus.
Participate in staff meetings.
Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
Demonstrate ethical handling of confidential student and parent information.
Participate 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 Special Education Supervisor.
Regular and reliable, in person attendance.