Employment Opportunities at BCIU
| Alternative Education Teachers | |
| Location: | Locations to be determined |
| Program: | Student and Social Services |
| Qualifications: |
PA secondary teacher certification in Math or Science preferred. |
| Description: | To provide instruction to at risk students in an alternative education program. |
| Terms of Employment: | Full-time, 10 months/year |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | Per BCIUEA scale |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Bus/Van Assistant | |
| Location: | Berks County Intermediate Unit, Reading |
| Program: | Transportation, Building, and Purchasing |
| Qualifications: |
Current and valid Red Cross and CPR Certification, capability to deal with physical and behavioral characteristics of Special Education children, and ability to work in harmony with students, parents, maintenance personnel, drivers and school districts. |
| Description: | Assist the driver in providing safe transportation services to the school districts served by the Berks County Intermediate Unit. |
| Terms of Employment: | Part-time, 10 months/year |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | Up to $10.92/hr |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Bus/Van Drivers | |
| Location: | Berks County Intermediate Unit, Reading |
| Program: | Transportation |
| Qualifications: |
A. 1. School Bus Drivers
a. Eligible for valid PA Commercial Driver's License with proper endorsements.
b. Attain or hold current, valid Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certificates.
c. Attain School Bus Driver Physcal Exam.
2. School Van Driver
a. Current, valid PA Operator's License.
b. Attain or hold current, valid Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certificates.
c. Attain School Bus Driver Physical Exam.
B. Ability to identify geographic areas as required.
C. Negative drug/alcohol screenings.
D. Capability to deal with physical and behavioral characteristics of children with
special needs.
E. Recognize and respect confidentiality of information.
F. Ability to work in harmony with students, parents, maintenance personnel, drivers,
and school officials.
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| Description: | Render safe, timely, and cost efficient transportation services to the schools served by the Berks County Intermediate Unit. |
| Terms of Employment: | Part-time, 10 months/year |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | Up to $14.57/hour |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Child Care Assistant Teacher | |
| Location: | Greenwich-Lenhartsville Elementary |
| Program: | BCIU Child Care |
| Qualifications: |
HS Diploma/GED + 15 credit hrs. in Ed/Human Svcs. field & 1 yr. work exp. related to care of children OR HS diploma/GED & 2 years child care exp. required. |
| Description: | |
| Terms of Employment: | Part-time, 6:30-9 a.m. & 3-6 p.m. |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | $8.50/hr. |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Child Care Assistant Teacher | |
| Location: | Conrad Weiser |
| Program: | BCIU Child Care |
| Qualifications: |
HS Diploma/GED + 15 credit hrs. in Ed/Human Svcs. field & 1 yr. work exp. related to care of children OR HS diploma/GED & 2 years child care exp. required. |
| Description: | Assist the teacher in supervising children, planning a curriculum, and setting a safe environment which responds to the needs of the children in the classroom. |
| Terms of Employment: | Part-time 7-9 AM & 3-5 PM. |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | $8.50/hour |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Child Care Assistant Teachers (part-time) | |
| Location: | BCIU Learning Center (Antietam) |
| Program: | BCIU Child Care |
| Qualifications: |
HS Diploma/GED + 15 credit hrs. in Ed/Human Svcs. field & 1 yr. work exp. related to care of children OR HS diploma/GED & 2 years child care exp. required. |
| Description: | Berks County IU Child Care Program is anticipating part-time positions at the BCIU Learning Center located in Antietam operating from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. to assist the teacher in supervising children, planning a curriculum, and setting a safe environment which responds to the needs of the children in the classroom. |
| Terms of Employment: | Part-time, 12 months/year |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | $8.50/hour |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Child Care Floating Substitute Assistant Teacher | |
| Location: | Various Child Care Locations |
| Program: | BCIU Child Care |
| Qualifications: |
HS Diploma/GED + 15 credit hrs. in Ed/Human Svcs. field & 1 yr. work exp. related to care of children OR HS diploma/GED & 2 years child care exp. required. |
| Description: | Assist the teacher in supervising children, planning a curriculum, and setting a safe environment which responds to the needs of the children in the classroom. |
| Terms of Employment: | Part-time, approx. 5 hours/day |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | $8.50/hr. |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Child Care Teacher | |
| Location: | Lorane |
| Program: | BCIU Child Care |
| Qualifications: |
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood, Child Develop., Special Ed., Elem. Ed. or Human Svcs. Field OR Assoc. Degree in above area + 2 yrs. related work exp. required. |
| Description: | Provide, with the help of assistant teachers and support staff, a curriculum and safe classroom environment that meets the needs of the children in the child care facility. |
| Terms of Employment: | Part-time, 6:30-9 a.m. & 3-6 p.m. |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | $11-13.50/hr. |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Early Intervention Assistant Teachers | |
| Location: | Locations to be determined |
| Program: | Early Intervention |
| Qualifications: |
HS Diploma/GED + 15 credit hrs. in early childhood education, child development, special ed., elementary ed or human services field and 1 year work exp. related to the care and development of preschool children who have special needs OR HS diploma/GED & 3 years work exp. related to the care and development of children with special needs. Copies of your qualifications MUST be submitted under separate cover within 5 days of submitting online application. Fax to 610.987.8570 or mail to Human Resources, BCIU, P. O. Box 16050, Reading, PA 19612-6050. |
| Description: | To assist the teacher in implementing IEP goals and objectives and help in the maintenance of an environment that responds to the needs of the individual child as well as the class as a whole. |
| Terms of Employment: | Full-time, 10 month stretch calendar |
| Start Date: | To be determined |
| Salary: | Entry $8.50/hr. |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Early Intervention Intake Support Secretary | |
| Location: | River's Chase (Muhlenberg area) |
| Program: | Early Intervention |
| Qualifications: |
High school diploma w/minimum of 3 years secretarial exp. required. High degree of competence in all phases of secretarial skills and techniques, proficiency in computer applications skills, ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks/projects concurrently and to organize and prioritize work to meet all deadlines, maintain confidentiality, communicate effectively in oral and written form, to effectively interact with co-workers, and the public required. Valid driver’s license required. |
| Description: | To coordinate and record information relative to the intake, screening, evaluation, and program writing processes for students referred to and eligible for early intervention services. |
| Terms of Employment: | Full-time, 12 months/year |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | Entry $13.78/hour |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Early Intervention Service Consultants | |
| Location: | All Early Intervention Locations |
| Program: | Early Intervention |
| Qualifications: |
Direct classroom and home-based teaching experience with special needs children age 3-5 preferred. PA certification in Special Ed. or Early Childhood required. |
| Description: | Berks County Intermediate Unit has positions available for Service Consultants with positive leadership skills who have the ability to coordinate a multidisciplinary assessment team, communicate effectively with multiple agencies and parents, and act as an educational resource to the Early Intervention Program and the Berks County preschool community. Job responsibilities include conducting assessments to determine eligibility for services, developing Individualized Education Plans, teaching in early childhood special education classrooms, and providing support to implement plans within the community. Experience with conflict management and problem solving on the job. |
| Terms of Employment: | Full-time, 10 month stretch |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | Per BCIUEA scale |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Early Intervention Teacher | |
| Location: | BCIU Education Centre |
| Program: | Early Intervention |
| Qualifications: |
PA certification in Special Education or Early Childhood required. Experience in working with young children with developmental delays required. Experience with developmental assessments, DAP and positive behavioral support plans preferred. |
| Description: | Teach preschool students with special needs. |
| Terms of Employment: | Full-time, 10-month stretch calendar |
| Start Date: | To be determined |
| Salary: | Per PSSU scale |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Occupational Therapist | |
| Location: | Tulpehocken Area School District-Penn Bernville |
| Program: | Student and Social Services |
| Qualifications: |
PA license required. |
| Description: | To develop and implement assessment and IEPs for students to access their educational environments. |
| Terms of Employment: | Part-time, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., 1 day/week, 10 mo/yr |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | Per BCIUEA scale |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| PA Key Pre-School Program Specialists | |
| Location: | Harrisburg |
| Program: | Curriculum, Staff Development and Related Services |
| Qualifications: |
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree, preferred in early education or child development; master’s degree in early education, child development or administration preferred. Minimum of 5 years of high level work in the field of early learning with experience in partnership work and administration. |
| Description: | The Berks County Intermediate Unit is seeking a dynamic individual with experience in providing technical assistance to pre-school programs in a variety of early learning settings to support and maintain high quality standards. This position requires an ability to perform a leadership role, work collaboratively, develop partnerships and communicate effectively with pre-school sites. This specialist will work with programs in Philadelphia. |
| Terms of Employment: | Full-time, 37.5 hrs/week, 12 mo/yr |
| Start Date: | To be determined |
| Salary: | To be determined |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Send cover letter and resume to Kelly Hollenbach, BCIU, 1111 Commons Blvd., P.O. Box 16050, Reading, PA 19612-6050 or email to kelhol@berksiu.org. |
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| Procurement Specialist | |
| Location: | River's Chase (Muhlenberg area) |
| Program: | Transportation, Building, and Purchasing |
| Qualifications: |
High school diploma, detail oriented with exp. in product acquisition, purchasing processes, and vendor interactions, and ability to use PC with database, spreadsheet, and word processing software required. |
| Description: | Berks County Intermediate Unit has a part-time position to procure requested goods in the most cost-effective and timely manner and to assist in the coordinating, developing, and maintaining of bids. |
| Terms of Employment: | Part-time position (8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. M-F) |
| Start Date: | To be determined |
| Salary: | To be determined |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| School Psychologist | |
| Location: | Various |
| Program: | Student and Social Services |
| Qualifications: |
PA School Psychologist Certification required. |
| Description: | Berks County Intermediate Unit has a full-time 10-month position with some summer hours available to provide psycho-educational services of a diagnostic prescriptive and/or consultative nature for referred students and act as a resource and consultant to school personnel. |
| Terms of Employment: | Full-time, 10 months/year |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | Per BCIUEA salary scale |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Secretary | |
| Location: | Alsace |
| Program: | Student and Social Services |
| Qualifications: |
High school diploma with at least 3 years previous secretarial experience, high degree of competence in all phases of secretarial skills and techniques, proficiency in basic computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc., ability to operate various pieces of office equipment, ability to handle multiple tasks/projects concurrently, ability to organize incoming/outgoing correspondence and maintain an efficient and effective filing system, and ability to maintain confidentiality required. |
| Description: | Berks County Intermediate Unit has a full-time position available at Alsace to support and assist the Alternative Education program supervisor(s) in the execution of his/her responsibilities by efficiently and competently fulfilling designated responsibilities in the support and furtherance of program and BCIU operations. |
| Terms of Employment: | Full-time, 35 hours/week, 12 months/year |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | Entry rate $13.78/hr. |
| Deadline for Application: | 10/18/08 |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Speech Therapist | |
| Location: | Tulpehocken Area School District-Penn Bernville |
| Program: | Student and Social Services |
| Qualifications: |
PA certification in Speech Correction required. |
| Description: | To develop and implement assessment and IEPs for students to access their educational environments. |
| Terms of Employment: | Part-time, 7 hours/week, 10 months/year |
| Start Date: | To be determined |
| Salary: | Per BCIUEA scale |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Speech/Language Pathologists | |
| Location: | All Early Intervention Sites |
| Program: | Early Intervention |
| Qualifications: |
PA certification in Speech Correction required. Master level, Certificate of Clinical Competence, or License and experience in working with children with special needs preferred. (7) Full-time, stretch calendar |
| Description: | Provide speech/language services to preschool students. |
| Terms of Employment: | See info above |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | Per BCIUEA scale |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| SQL Programmer/Analyst | |
| Location: | River's Chase (Muhlenberg area) |
| Program: | Information Technology |
| Qualifications: |
Requirements: 3-5 years IT experience, Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Information Systems. Demonstrated experience/skills: Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005, Crystal Report Writing, .NET programming, Windows Server 2003, IIS. Strong communications, interpersonal and leadership skills are a must. Experience with financial and/or student applications a plus. |
| Description: | The BCIU has an immediate opening in the Information Technology Division. Successful candidate must possess the technical and analytical skills required to integrate various software applications and technologies. |
| Terms of Employment: | Full-time, 12 months/year |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | To be determined |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Qualified candidates should send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to itjobs@berksiu.org. |
| Substitute Alternative Education Teachers/Specialists | |
| Location: | Alsace, Shelter |
| Program: | Student and Social Services |
| Qualifications: |
Bachelor's degree or teaching certificate required. Experience with children and youth who have emotional learning and social problems. Knowledge of and skills in behavior management. Ability to appropriately restrain physically aggressive students through 21 years of age. |
| Description: | Provide instruction to secondary, at risk, non-traditional students in an alternative education/emotional support program. |
| Terms of Employment: | On-call as needed |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | $116/day |
| Deadline for Application: | N/A |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Substitute Assistant Teachers | |
| Location: | All Head Start Locations |
| Program: | Head Start |
| Qualifications: |
High school diploma or GED required. |
| Description: | Assist the teacher in supervising children, in helping plan a curriculum and setting an environment which responds to the needs of the children in the classroom. |
| Terms of Employment: | On-call as needed |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | $8.50/hour |
| Deadline for Application: | N/A |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Substitute Assistant Teachers | |
| Location: | All Early Intervention Locations |
| Program: | Early Intervention |
| Qualifications: |
High school diploma/GED + 15 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year work experience related to the care and development of children, ages 3-5 who have special needs OR High school diploma/GED + 3 years work experience related to the care and development of children with special needs. |
| Description: | Assist the teacher in implementing IEP goals and objectives and help in the maintenance of an environment that responds to the needs of the individual child as well as the class as a whole. |
| Terms of Employment: | On-call as needed |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | $8.50/hour |
| Deadline for Application: | N/A |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Substitute Assistant Teachers | |
| Location: | All Child Care Locations |
| Program: | BCIU Child Care |
| Qualifications: |
High school diploma/GED + 15 credit hours in Education/Human Services field and 1 year work experience related to the care of children OR high school diploma/GED and 2 years child care experience required. |
| Description: | Assist the teacher in supervising children, planning a curriculum and setting a safe environment which responds to the needs of the children in the classroom. |
| Terms of Employment: | On-call as needed |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | $8.50/hour |
| Deadline for Application: | N/A |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Substitute Cafeteria Workers | |
| Location: | River's Chase (Muhlenberg area) |
| Program: | Management Services |
| Qualifications: |
High School diploma or equivalent, knowledge of food service, safety, sanitation, grill experience, and knowledge and accuracy in cash register operations required. |
| Description: | To assist in cafeteria operations in a prompt and efficient manner with a courteous and friendly attitude. |
| Terms of Employment: | On-call as needed |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | $7.65/hour |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Substitute Child Care Aides | |
| Location: | All Child Care Locations |
| Program: | BCIU Child Care |
| Qualifications: |
High school diploma/GED OR eighth grade education and 2 years experience related to the care and development of children. |
| Description: | Assist in the operation of a safe child care environment. |
| Terms of Employment: | On-call as needed |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | $7.40/hour |
| Deadline for Application: | N/A |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Substitute Early Intervention Aide | |
| Location: | All Early Intervention Locations |
| Program: | Early Intervention |
| Qualifications: |
High school diploma or equivalent required. |
| Description: | Assist Early Intervention classroom staff in providing services to families of eligible young children. |
| Terms of Employment: | On-call as needed. |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | $7.40/hr. |
| Deadline for Application: | N/A |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Substitute Teachers | |
| Location: | All Early Intervention Locations |
| Program: | Early Intervention |
| Qualifications: |
Valid PA teaching certificate. |
| Description: | Teach preschool students with special needs. |
| Terms of Employment: | On-call as needed |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | $91/day |
| Deadline for Application: | N/A |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Substitute Teachers | |
| Location: | All Head Start Locations |
| Program: | Head Start |
| Qualifications: |
Associate's degree in early childhood or child development, OR B.S. in early childhood or child development, OR Child Development Associate. |
| Description: | Plan for and implement the Head Start curriculum in an environment which responds to the needs of all the children in the classroom. |
| Terms of Employment: | On-call as needed |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | $9.55/hour |
| Deadline for Application: | N/A |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Substitute Teachers | |
| Location: | All Child Care Locations |
| Program: | BCIU Child Care |
| Qualifications: |
Associate's degree in early childhood + 2 years work experience related to the care and development of children OR a Bachelor's degree. |
| Description: | Provide, with the help of assistant teachers and support staff, a curriculum and a safe classroom environment that meets the needs of the children in the child care facility. |
| Terms of Employment: | On-call as needed |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | $9.55/hour |
| Deadline for Application: | N/A |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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| Vehicle Maintenance Technician | |
| Location: | Muhlenberg area |
| Program: | Transportation |
| Qualifications: |
High school diploma w/mechanical/electrical training and two years vehicle maintenance experience required. Working knowledge of diesel engines preferred. Must have a valid PA State Inspection License. Must have or be willing to obtain a PA Class B CDL w/school bus driver endorsement. |
| Description: | Berks County Intermediate Unit has a part-time position available to render cost efficient repair and maintenance service to vehicles owned/leased by BCIU. |
| Terms of Employment: | Part-time, M-F 5:30-8:30 a.m., 10 months/year |
| Start Date: | Immediately |
| Salary: | To be determined |
| Deadline for Application: | Until filled |
| How to Apply: | Apply online or call 610-987-8425 |
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