School Climate Coach

THE LINCOLN CENTER FOR FAMILY AND YOUTH•Milwaukee, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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 Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Program Leader and working as a member of the site/program team, develops and implements an effective behavioral intervention and safety plan for students. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Ability to work effectively on a multi-treatment team
Proficient in subject matter taught
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft programs
Bachelor’s degree preferred, experience in school settings preferred

Responsibilities

Manages crisis situations and defuses situations using conflict resolution and crisis management techniques
Works one-on-one with students to affect behavior changes
Reinforces appropriate behaviors and redirects negative behaviors
Provides values clarification including rules, expectations and consequences
Implements consequences for inappropriate behavior with proper training
Provides interventions to redirect behavior
Implements behavioral programs designed to make positive and appropriate changes
Assists school staff by participating as a team member in the development and monitoring of comprehensive behavioral objectives, goals, and plans
Develops and implements behavioral interventions within a multi-tier system of supports
Works as a team member with teachers and counselors and other appropriate personnel to establish positive student contacts that develop appropriate and positive behavior modifications enabling students to succeed
Provides information to parents, guardians, or other care providers concerning actions of students
Ensures consistency of behavioral standards by coordinating with appropriate student contacts
Monitors physical and emotional changes in students and reports to appropriate personnel
Consults with teachers, support staff, and administrators to obtain information and advice on prior behavior problems, and provides information as necessary concerning behavioral concerns
Maintains a professional rapport with program/site staff
Monitors student behavior changes, assisting with academics as directed by teacher, and supervising various activities during the course of the instructional day to maintain a controlled and safe environment for students and staff
Attends IEP (Individualized Education Program) and student progress meetings as requested
Maintains awareness of fire drill and lockdown procedures and emergency contingency plan for the school site
Implements school’s emergency procedures as requested
Attends and provides trainings regarding safety, security, physical interventions and behavior management procedures as requested
Oversees recreational activities, and other learning opportunities as requested
Attends program/site team meetings and various school events, including selected sporting events