School-Based Program Manager

Description

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth 1100 Adams Avenue Audubon PA 19403

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Title : Program Director

FLSA : Exempt

Reports To : Chief Schools

Officer

Organization Summary :

Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1983

TLC is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communitiesone

moment one choice one connection at a time. Headquartered in Pennsylvania TLC operates across

multiple states providing K-12 alternative education comprehensive mental and behavioral health

services coaching counseling and trauma-informed training. Additionally TLC collaborates with

school districts universities hospitals police departments and nonprofit organizations

offering consultation services to secure federal and state grant funding.

Summary : The Program Director will oversee the programs day-to-day operation. The chosen

candidate will also have experience working with children with emotional and behavioral challenges

in a school setting. The Program Director will be responsible for the following :

Essential Functions & Responsibilities :

Serve as the liaison between the school district students resident schools and the

program.

Developing reviewing and updating a rigorous academic curriculum aligned with Common Core

Wisconsin and Milwaukee Public Schools standards.

Work collaboratively with school psychologists from students resident schools to review student

evaluations and IEPs.

Assist in developing student IEPs.

Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs).

Develop individualized positive behavior plans with Special Education Teachers and Licensed

Mental Health Professionals.

Provide training to classroom staff on evidence-based practices.

Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss student goals progress and

interventions.

Establish a rewards program designed to incentivize desired behaviors and outcomes.

Developing reviewing updating and implementing policies and procedures to maintain the safety

and well-being of students and staff.

Assess and determine the outcomes of behavioral incidents.

Lead the collection and reporting of student outcome data.

Serve as the primary point of contact for parents and caregivers.

Maintain ongoing communication with parents and caregivers.

Managing all program logistics including coordinating transportation food service and program

operations with Milwaukee Public Schools.

Working with MPS staff to coordinate students transitions in and out of the program.

Education and Experience :

Masters degree in Special Education Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field.

Experience working with children with emotional and behavioral challenges.

Experience working in a school setting.

Experience implementing social skills life skills and emotional programming.

Experience providing professional development and staff training.

Experience working collaboratively with school leadership and staff to address student

behavioral health.

Managerial or supervisory experience is strongly preferred.

Knowledge of trauma-informed practices.

Understand regulations / compliance statutes related to special education compulsory attendance

and high-level student conduct.

Ability to communicate clearly with school leadership staff parents and students.

Trained as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).

All appropriate clearances including FBI Criminal Background Check Wisconsin State Police

Background Criminal Check and Child Abuse Clearance.

Preference will be given to bilingual individuals.

Work Environment : Therapeutic Support classroom setting.

Hours of Work : This is a full-time 40 hours per week position.

Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive

listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement : Our Company is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not

discriminate on any legally recognized basis including but not limited to race age color

religion sex marital status national origin citizenship ancestry physical ormental disability veteran status or any other basis recognized by federal state or

local law.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 85000 - 95000