Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities.

Headquartered in Audubon, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed training.

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth collaborates with school districts, universities, hospitals, police departments, and nonprofit organizations, offering consultation services to secure federal and state grant funding.

The following positions are available:

Behavior Analyst

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will work with elementary, middle, and/or high school students in the Norristown School District to (a) study the behavior of students and create plans to improve or change problematic behaviors; (b) work with students who have developmental disabilities, brain injuries or emotional control, social or behavioral issues; and/or (c) help students manage issues such as stress or anger in healthier ways or achieve personal behavior goals.

They will:

• Attend team meetings for the purpose of obtaining and providing information and insight that will assist in the daily interaction with specific children.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g., first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, crisis prevention, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Documents data under the supervision of the assigned teacher or supervisor to support progress monitoring of students.
• Implement, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by the team for students with interfering behaviors or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains behavioral progress monitoring and/or manual and electronic files/records of each crisis intervention for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities
 

• Monitors and responds to crisis and support calls using approved restraint and de-escalation techniques when required for the purpose of ensuring student safety.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g., restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, field trips, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides under the supervision of the assigned teacher, practice/review of learned skills to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g., academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing team plans, and ensuring student success in school.
• Works directly with students (e.g., one-to-one, de-escalating, safety escort, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student and staff safety.

Skills and Knowledge

• Successful completion of internship and/or formal training in behavior analysis.
• Applied behavior management and analysis skills.
• Communication, organizational, and interpersonal relations skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of clients in regard to age, functionality, and with minimal direction.

Education and Experience

• Education: Master’s degree required.
• Certification: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)® Certification in Pennsylvania is required.

Find out more about the Full-Time Behavior Analyst position.

Science Teacher

The Science Teacher in the Chester-Upland School District provides academic instruction and socioemotional support to at-risk youth, grades 7-12, in an alternative school setting.

In an open, small classroom environment, the Science Teacher must demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in serving the individualized instructional needs of the students assigned to the class.

The Science Teacher must be able to work in a team environment with other educators, special education staff, counselors, and social workers.

The Science Teacher should possess a high degree of authenticity, kindness, and empathy while effectively maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to academic and socioemotional growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

Facilitate Learning
o Develop a classroom culture where the Teacher is viewed as “facilitator” of the learning process and not a “lecturer.”
o Plans, prepares, and implements lesson plans that facilitate active learning.
o Provides personalized support to each student to develop learning plans that match each student’s needs and abilities.
o Utilizes Project-Based Learning (PBL) techniques.
o Leverages technology to support and differentiate instruction.
o Develops a multi-sensory learning environment.

Facilitate Socioemotional Development
o Provides diverse opportunities to develop and enhance students’ social and emotional skills.
o Promotes the overall wellness (physical, mental, social, emotional) of each student.

Conduct Assessments
o Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
o Monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust facilitation strategies.
o Maintains accurate and complete records of students’ progress.

Develop Positive Classroom Culture
o Builds positive, compassionate classroom communities that engage learners.
o Implements evidence-based classroom management and positive behavior support strategies.

Other Duties
o Actively participates in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
o Initiates and maintains close contact with each student’s parents/guardians.
o Communicates information regularly to students, parents, and districts regarding student progress and student needs.
o Updates all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
o Assesses, records, and reports on the development, progress, goal attainment, and behavior of students.
o Attends meetings as scheduled and necessary with counselors, other staff, and other members of the Public School District.

Skills & Knowledge

Leadership and soft skills:
o Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
o Ability to work effectively on a multi-treatment team.

Technical skills:
o Proficient in subject matter taught
o Knowledge and experience with Microsoft programs

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree and Pennsylvania Teaching Certification in the subject taught.

Find out more about the Science Teacher position.

Special Education Teacher

This position will provide college awareness and preparation services for middle and high school students in the Norristown Area School District (NASD) and the Pottstown School District to meet the requirements of the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) program.

The GEAR UP program is funded by a U.S. Department of Education grant and provides services and resources to a cohort of students to increase high school graduation and college awareness, acceptance, and readiness.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Work with students in grades 7-12 who have a wide variety of socioemotional and mental health needs and/or learning disabilities.
• Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans.
• Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student’s abilities.
• Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one.
• Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Establish and maintain student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises, or during school activities.
• Employ and implement a classroom structure to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with school policies and procedures.
• Provide consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans, and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students.
• Develop and implement Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress.
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals.
• Discuss students’ progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• Employ various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Provide research-based, specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
• Supervise and mentor other teachers who work with special education students.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and social workers to accommodate students’ needs.
• Meet with parents, school administrators, and counselors to discuss updates and changes to the IEPs.
• Schedule team meetings and work cooperatively with child study team members and others to develop instructional goals and strategies.
• Collaborate and consult with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers, etc.) regarding the needs of students.
• Complete all district and state reporting requirements.
• Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature, apparent or as assigned.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively on a multi-treatment team.
• Knowledge and experience with IEP software.
• Strong substance abuse intervention skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to access community resources.
• Proficient in numerous clinical interventions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and Pennsylvania Special Education Certification (7-12 or N-12).

Find out more about the Special Education Teacher position.

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