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Paraprofessional

THE LINCOLN CENTER FOR FAMILY AND YOUTH·Reading, Pennsylvania

Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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The Instructional Assistant provides operational and instructional support within a school setting, assisting with student routines and classroom activities. They also manage student attendance and maintain communication with parents and community support personnel.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Muhlenberg School District - Reading, PA 19605 The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth 1100 Adams Avenue | Audubon, PA 19403 (610) 277-3715 | jobs@TheLincolnCenter.com
  • Instructional
  • Assistant
  • Title:
  • Instructional
  • Assistant
  • FLSA:
  • Non-Exempt
  • Reports To:
  • Organization
  • Summary: Site Director 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 communities—one 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 Instructional Assistant, under the direction of the Site Director, provides support related to school operations.
  • Essential
  • Functions &
  • 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 Valid
  • Driver’s
  • License
  • Preferred to operate school vans
  • Work
  • Environment: This job operates in a school environment.
  • Physical
  • Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
  • Hours of
  • Work:
  • This is a full-time, 43 week-10 month position
  • Travel:
  • Light local travel may be required
  • Education and
  • Experience: High School Diploma required, college preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
  • 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 or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.
  • 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. Qualifications

Requirements

A high school diploma is required, though college education is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a valid driver's license are also desired qualifications.

  • high school
  • Mentoring
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Classroom Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Parent Communication
  • Student Support
  • Behavioral Support
  • Safety Routines

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

THE LINCOLN CENTER FOR FAMILY AND YOUTH

THE LINCOLN CENTER (TLC) for Family and Youth is a social enterprise company serving areas of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and North Carolina. Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling...

Salary listed on 1 job
IndustryHealth and Human Services
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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