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Openings as of 3/29/2025

Assistant Director of Business Operations and Organizational Culture - Pennsylvania Key

JobID: 2138

Position Type:
  Admin The Pennsylvania Key


Date Posted:
  11/6/2024


Location:
  TBD


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The Pennsylvania Key is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Director of Business Operations and Organizational Culture to join our team. This individual will play a critical role in supporting and enhancing our organization’s mission by overseeing business operations, fostering a positive organizational culture, and building strong partnerships.The Assistant Director of Business Operations and Organizational Culture will be responsible for managing operational processes, supporting staff development, and promoting efficient practices across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of business operations, contract management, and organizational culture, paired with exceptional leadership and communication skills to work with diverse partners and stakeholders. The Pennsylvania Key values all voices and encourages those with diverse perspectives to apply. 

 



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Openings as of 3/29/2025

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

JobID: 2074

Position Type:
  Certified Special Education/Board Certified Behavior Analyst


Date Posted:
  8/20/2024


Location:
  TBD


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Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Summary of position:
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst provides support to individuals, families, and school personnel by coordinating and providing services in Applied Behavior Analysis, functional analysis and assessment, behavior intervention planning and implementation, and adaptive life skills. The BCBA also ensures implementation of the delivery of special education services through the management of a student caseload by providing direct services and consultative support to eligible students and service providers.

Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments and analyses of student behavior to assist in determining need for services and recommendations for behavior support and/or intervention plans.
• Develop appropriate behavior plans for students that focus on teaching and other antecedent strategies for reducing problematic behaviors.
• Assist in the development and implementation of assessment or data collection tools to support teachers and instructional staff in assessing and analyzing student behavior.
• Assist in the development, facilitation, and follow-up training for using the methodology of Applied Behavior Analysis for both instructional and behavioral strategies.
• Facilitate and assist in the development and identification of resources and support information for clients and their families.

Qualifications:
• Certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Pennsylvania Certification in Special Education preferred. Master’s Degree Required.

Schedule:
Full-time, 10 month/year

Salary:
•            Bachelor = $49,919 to $78,690
• Bach+15 credits = $50,636 to $79,415
• Bach+24 credits = $51,427 to 80,215
•              Masters = $61,370 to 90,955
• Mast+15 credits = $62,063 to 91,655
• Mast+30 credits = $62,755 to 92,355
• Mast+45 credits = $64,141 to 93,755
• Mast+60 credits = $65,377 to 95,005



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Openings as of 3/29/2025

School Psychologist

JobID: 2184

Position Type:
  Certified Special Education/Psychologist


Date Posted:
  2/24/2025


Location:
  TBD


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Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Summary of position:
The School Psychologist provides psycho-educational services of a diagnostic-prescriptive and/or consultative nature for referred students from ages 3 through 21 and acts as a resource and consultant to school personnel.


Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
• Supports school personnel with the initial screening process to assist in determining appropriate assessments and methods for evaluations and determining special education eligibility.
• Conducts the initial evaluation of students to determine if there is a psychological and/or psycho-educational basis to suspect exceptionality.
• Re-evaluates exceptional students as needed.
• Acts as chairperson of diagnostic and placement teams unless otherwise determined by special education supervisor.
• Generates reports for all evaluated students.

Qualifications:
• Pennsylvania certificate as required by the Department of Education.

Schedule:
Full-time, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 35 hours/week, 10 months/year. Position available August 11, 2025.
 
Salary:
•             Bachelor = $49,919 to $78,690
• Bach+15 credits = $50,636 to $79,415
• Bach+24 credits = $51,427 to 80,215
•              Masters = $61,370 to 90,955
• Mast+15 credits = $62,063 to 91,655
• Mast+30 credits = $62,755 to 92,355
• Mast+45 credits = $64,141 to 93,755
• Mast+60 credits = $65,377 to 95,005
Benefits Included:
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Long term disability
Life insurance
Eligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System
Employee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions



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Openings as of 3/29/2025

Itinerant Emotional Support Teacher

JobID: 2152

Position Type:
  Certified Special Education/Sp Ed Itinerant Teacher


Date Posted:
  12/10/2024


Location:
  TBD


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Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!
 
 
Summary of position:
Provide direct, systematic instruction for students with special education needs that will focus on helping students acquire academic skills, social skills, and coping skills at their levels of ability. Plan and implement effective program of instruction within Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s).
 
Responsibilities:
• Plan weekly and daily for instructional delivery and submit lesson plans to the Program Administrator by the due date and time.
• Deliver instruction effectively and consistently at the levels of ability of the students.
• Accurately assess students’ academic functioning levels upon original entry into the program and periodically through the students’ enrollment in the program, as determined by the students’ IEPs.
• Develop legally sound Individualized Education Programs when determined necessary.
• Implement use of various progress monitoring data collection tools for behavior, social, and academic goals. 
• Develop and maintain a safe, bright, positive, organized and functional classroom and learning environment.
• Develop and enforce a classroom behavior management system.
• Conduct the activities of the program and classroom in a consistent and fair manner.
• Participate in and lead team meetings, when selected, for multidisciplinary evaluation (MDE), individual educational planning (IEP), and behavioral planning.
• Maintain accurate records and communication reports related to the students including grades, attendance, behavior, and phone logs with parents/guardians, school districts, and agencies.
• Maintain open and honest lines of communication with parents/guardians, approved agencies, and school districts.
• Plan and oversee the duties of instructional support staff as required by individual student case assignments.
• Enforce confidentiality of student records and student information.
• Incorporate overall social and emotional goals with academic instruction.
• Develop and submit accurate budgetary requests.
• Serve as a member of outreach teams that assist school district personnel to maintain students in their home school districts.
• Implement the requirements of IDEA, Pennsylvania Special Education, regular education, and Alternative Education requirements and regulations.
• Pursue professional growth and development.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of materials and equipment within the assigned Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) instructional and related areas.
• Evaluate and assess all students in a fair and impartial manner and develop grade reports quarterly and/or at discharge from program.
• Respect all students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and others with whom contact is made regardless of race, religion, gender, ethnic background, and/or disability.
• Enforce and comply with all policies and procedures of the Berks County Intermediate Unit, the programs to which assigned, and the sites to which assigned.
• Implement the Crisis Response Plan when needed.
• Promote a positive image for the BCIU.
• Comply with the dress guidelines of the BCIU.
• Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned by the Program Administrator or designee within certification guidelines.

Qualifications:
• Valid Pennsylvania certification in Special Education PK-12 required; certification in secondary subject area or dual certification in elementary / secondary education preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with youth and adults. 
• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience preferred.
• Previous successful experience with children who demonstrate at risk behaviors preferred.
• Ability to work with and maintain a professional relationship with a classroom specialist and fellow professional employees as a team member.
• Ability to effectively and calmly interact with students of varying abilities, national origins, and ethnicities in a positive, constructive manner.
• Ability to effectively supervise, manage, and teach neglected, abandoned, abused, chemically dependent, delinquent, conduct disordered, truant, expelled, oppositional defiant, emotionally disabled, mentally ill, and/or homeless elementary and secondary students.
• Knowledge, experience, and ability in crisis intervention, including de-escalation and physical restraint.
• The holder of this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance (MA) or other state or federal healthcare program. Clearance as a provider by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an essential qualification for this position. 

Schedule:
Full-time, 10 months/year

Salary: 
•             Bachelor = $49,919 to $78,690
• Bach+15 credits = $50,636 to $79,415
• Bach+24 credits = $51,427 to 80,215
•              Masters = $61,370 to 90,955
• Mast+15 credits = $62,063 to 91,655
• Mast+30 credits = $62,755 to 92,355
• Mast+45 credits = $64,141 to 93,755
• Mast+60 credits = $65,377 to 95,005

Benefits Included:
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Long term disability
Life insurance
Eligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System Employee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions
 
 


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Openings as of 3/29/2025

Special Education Speech and Language Therapist

JobID: 1742

Position Type:
  Certified Special Education/Speech Therapist


Date Posted:
  4/4/2023


Location:
  TBD


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Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!
  
Summary of position:
Provide speech and language services including evaluations, development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP), direct therapy, and consultation to teachers, parents, or appropriate
staff under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), PA Chapter 14, and Act 212.  Clinical fellowship year (CFY) mentorship available.
 
Job Responsibilities (see attached description for additional details):
• Accept referrals for children suspected of, or exhibiting communication disorders.
• Ensure referrals are entered into the screening/evaluation process as per program procedures.
• Conduct screening/evaluations individually, as part of a multidisciplinary team, and/or as part of a trans-disciplinary team.
• Identify through screening/evaluation children with communication disorders. 
• Generate evaluation reports (ER) individually or as part of a team.
• Develop, review, and/or revise the Individual Education Program (IEP) of eligible children in coordination with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel.
• Provide an appropriate level of intervention (individual, group, classroom-based, community-based, etc.) for those children identified as eligible for services.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel regarding the management of communication disorders and the connection between language development and literacy.
• Assist in developing, organizing, and conducting training related to communication and literacy.
• Assist in developing, organizing, training, and implementing curriculum components related to communication and literacy.
• Participate in grant projects related to communication and literacy for children.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Pennsylvania certification as required by the Department of Education.
• Credentials necessary for participation in the School-Based ACCESS Program preferred.
• ASHA’s Certificate of Clinical Competency preferred.
• Post-graduate coursework with a focus on communication and reading/literacy desired.
• Experience working with and evaluating students with special needs/developmental delays and with developing and implementing educational programs is required.
• For Speech and Language Therapist assigned to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, experience with deaf culture and students who are profoundly hearing impaired preferred.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license necessary.
• The holder of this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance (MA) or other state or federal healthcare program. Clearance as a provider by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an essential qualification for this position.
Schedule:  
Full-time, 10 months/year
 
Salary:
•            Bachelor = $49,919 to $78,690
• Bach+15 credits = $50,636 to $79,415
• Bach+24 credits = $51,427 to 80,215
•              Masters = $61,370 to 90,955
• Mast+15 credits = $62,063 to 91,655
• Mast+30 credits = $62,755 to 92,355
• Mast+45 credits = $64,141 to 93,755
• Mast+60 credits = $65,377 to 95,005
 
Benefits Included:
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Long term disability
Life insurance
Eligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System Employee Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions

 


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