Paraprofessional

THE LINCOLN CENTER FOR FAMILY AND YOUTH • Reading, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant, under the direction of the Site Director, provides support related to school operations. The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities. Founded in 1970, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed training. TLC collaborates with school districts, universities, hospitals, police departments, and nonprofit organizations, offering consultation services to secure federal and state grant funding.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required

Nice To Haves

• college preferred
• Valid Driver’s License Preferred to operate school vans

Responsibilities

• Assist with student morning arrival and dismissal safety routines
• Assist with student breakfast and lunch routines
• Support teachers in class by offering additional support to individual students, or serving as an instructional aide under the direction of the subject matter instructor
• Help with maintenance of daily student attendance in Student Information Data System
• Communicate (phone, email, in person, video conference, home visits, etc.) with parents as needed
• Participate in family meetings as needed
• Communicate with community support personnel as needed (probation officers, mentors, etc.)
• Act as a mentor for students to encourage good academic and behavioral decision making during the school day
• Provide staffing support at TLC special events, field trips or activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED