What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Support Program Assistant for Virtual Social Work Services position at Van Buren Intermediate School District?
Title:
Primary Support Person for Virtual Social Work Services
Reports To:
Regional Supervisor of Special Education
Location of Work:
Bloomingdale and Gobles Public Schools
Base Location: Special Services Building
701 South Paw Paw Street
Lawrence, MI 49064
Start Date:
When filled
Job Goals:
The primary goal is to assist the virtual Social Worker in carrying out services with in-person learners.
Qualifications:
Education:
High School Diploma, some college experience is preferred
Work Experience:
Two years experience working in a school setting with children with disabilities is preferred.
Skills:
- Ability to work with students with deficits in social emotional
- Ability to utilize Google Meet and troubleshoot internet and Google systems
- Ability to implement consistent and proactive behavior management skills
- Ability to demonstrate good communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow through with directions provided by the Social Work
- Ability to assist in collect data, as requested
- Ability to supervise students without distraction during the therapy sessions
- Ability to escort students to and from the therapy area efficiently and on time
- Ability to participate in IEP meetings, as requested
- Ability to demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines
- Ability to perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Special Education Supervisor
- General professional skills, including a willingness to:
- Make child-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.
- Seek ongoing professional learning and accept feedback in a professional way.
- Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education and the Superintendent.
- Ability to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
- Ability to travel across the county to multiple school locations
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Ability to walk back and forth multiple times across a school
- Ability to stand for extended periods
Essential Job Functions:
Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.
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 is open until filled.
In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.
