Openings as of 5/2/2026
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 appropriate special education, alternative education, and student services supports for students in BCIU operated programs and/or on assignment in school districts as Acting Director of Special Education and/or Student Services when requested, in accordance with state, federal, and local mandates in conjunction with local school districts. Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
Qualifications:
Schedule: Full-time, 12 months/year Salary:Starting at $91,471/year Benefits Included:Health, vision, and dental insuranceLong term disabilityLife insuranceEligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement SystemEmployee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions
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:Direct, coordinate, and supervise service and leadership to the public and private schools, businesses, community of Berks County, and statewide, where applicable, in the areas of professional development and curriculum. Administer and implement programs and activities that will improve teaching and learning for all students.
Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
Focus Areas:
Structured Literacy, Instructional Coaching, and English Language Development (ELD/ESL)
Schedule:Full-time, 12 months/yearSalary:Starting at $91,471-$107,613/year. Established by the Intermediate Unit Board of Directors per the Compensation and Benefits Plan for Middle Management, SRI 26
Summary of position:Operationally define and manage the training, technical support, program planning, evidence collection, and monitoring necessary to implement the College and Career Readiness indicators associated with the Every Student Succeeds Act, the Future Ready PA Index, Career Education and Work PA Academic Standards, and Pennsylvania graduation requirements.
Schedule:Full-time, 12 months/yearSalary:Starting at $79,772-$93,848/year. Established by the Intermediate Unit Board of Directors per the Compensation and Benefits Plan for Middle Management, SRI 25
As part of a team, provide instruction for “at risk,” homeless, conduct disordered, oppositional defiant, truant, expelled, chemically dependent, mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, abandoned, abused, neglected, and/or delinquent students. Help students acquire academic skills, social skills, and coping skills at their levels of ability.
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 Counselor is responsible for organizing and administering school counseling services for BCIU Alternative Education Programs with the primary intent of assisting every student solve his/her problems while also promoting growth of the individual in self-direction.Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
Schedule:Part-Time Elementary School Counselor, Grades 3-5, Up to 20 students on caseload Experience in trauma informed practices, community and family supports, attendence plan and procedures, and group lessons prefered. Salary:
Benefits Included:Health, vision, and dental insuranceLong term disabilityLife insuranceEligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement SystemEmployee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions
Schedule:Full Time School Counselor. Primary responsibility will be supporting grades 3-5, This program supports up to 20 Reading School District students on caseload at our BCIU Bridge Program located at the Olivet Boys and Girls Club, Oakbrook Campus.
Experience in trauma informed practices, community and family supports, attendance plan and procedures, and group lessons preferred. Salary:
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 Early Intervention Teacher will ensure the implementation of the delivery of Early Intervention services through the management of a child caseload by: providing direct services and consultative support to eligible children, supporting children attending Early Care and Education community environments, and/or supporting children in Early Intervention specialized classroomsJob Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
Schedule: Full-time, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 35 hours/week, stretch calendarSalary:
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):
Schedule: Full-time, 10 months/year, stretch calendar Salary:
Benefits Included:Health, vision, and dental insuranceLong term disabilityLife insuranceEligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions
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):
Schedule:Full-time, 10 month/yearSalary:
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:To enhance the effectiveness of educational services for students with special education or mental health service needs through consultation with families of students enrolled in BCIU operated programs and/or Berks County School Districts. Job Responsibilities (see attached description for additional details):
Schedule: Full-time, 35 hours/week, 10 months/yearSalary:
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 an optimal instructional program and learning environment for students who are deaf and hard-of-hearingJob Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
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 appropriatestaff 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):
Schedule: Full-time, 10 months/year Salary:
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:Coordinate the effective implementation of the Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Classroom Support Service Area of the Head Start Program. Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
Schedule:Full-time, 12 months/yearSalary:Starting at $29.65/hour (salary based on education level) Per Head Start Salary Scale
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 family engagement worker assists in assessing the needs of program participants, makes appropriate referrals and provides follow-up as needed; assists with the implementation of parent involvement activities; assists with the implementation of all component service areas, including health, nutrition, disabilities, mental health, education, enrollment and recruiting. Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
Schedule:Full-time, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 35 hours/week, 214 days/yearSalary:$18.83-$39.04/hour Per Head Start Salary Scale
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 paraeducator assists the teacher in supervising students, in helping plan and implement a curriculum, and in creating an environment which responds to the needs of the students in the classroom. When applicable, assist IEP teams in implementing IEP goals and objectives.Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
Locations:
Schedule:Full-time, 7.5 hours/day, 209 days/yearSalary:$16.45 - HS Diploma/GED (need to obtain CDA within 18 months of employment)$17.80 - HS Diploma/GED plus CDA$19.18 - Associate degree$20.57 - Bachelors degree
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 Employee Relations Coordinator is responsible for conducting thorough investigations into employee complaints, policy violations, discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and Title IX matters. This role prepares detailed investigative reports, recommends corrective or disciplinary actions, and ensures fair, consistent processes aligned with organizational policies and legal requirements.Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
Schedule:Full-time, 7 hours/day, 35 hours/weekSalary:Starting at $58,499/year as established by the Intermediate Unit Board of Directors per the Compensation and Benefits Plan for Technology Support Services staff, SRI 11.
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 Custodian maintains and cleans building areas owned and/or occupied by the Berks County Intermediate Unit.Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
Schedule:Part Time, 4-8 p.m., 20 hours/week, 12 months/yearSalary:$16.34/hour
Schedule:Full-time, 3-10:30 p.m., 35 hours/week, 12 month/yearSalary:$16.34/hour
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 Custodian maintains, cleans, and assumes primary responsibility for the building areas owned and/or occupied by the Berks County Intermediate Unit.Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
Schedule:Mon-Fri, 3:00pm-10:30pm, 35 hours/week, 12 months/yearSalary: $16.84/hour
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 building and grounds maintenance worker maintains buildings and grounds of all buildings owned or leased by the Berks County Intermediate Unit and assists in custodial duties as needed.Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
Schedule:Full-time, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, 12 months/yearSalary:$20.25/hour
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:Support and assist the program administrators, supervisors, or specialists in execution of their role by efficiently and competently fulfilling designated responsibilities in the support and furtherance of program and BCIU operations.Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
Schedule:Full-time, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 1 hour break, 35 hours/week, 12 months/yearSalary:$17.84/hour
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 Educational Interpreter facilitates communication between students who are hearing impaired and their teachers, hearing peers, and other school personnel.Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
Schedule:Full-time, 35 hours/week, 10 month/yearSalary:Educational Interpreter with EIPA Certification starting $32.72/hour non-degree; $35.00/hour with degreeEducational Interpreter with RID/NAD Certification starting $33.77/hour non-degree; $36.05/hour with degree
Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet IEP goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring scheduled events to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development. The ideal candidate would be trauma informed, have experience in direct instruction programs, and deescalation knowledge or previously trained.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
- Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Additional Duties:
- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Travel Requirements
- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile
- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
Salary$16.96 - Without Chapter 14 Para Credentialing$18.31 - With Chapter 14 Para Credentialing$19.66 - Bachelors/RBT
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 Physical Therapist enables children to access their educational programs through identification and therapy when needed.Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
1. Neuromuscular development. 2. Sensory-motor integration. 3. Fine motor skills. 4. Gross motor skills. 5. Proper positioning. 6. Visual motor skills. 7. Oral motor and feeding skills. 8. Prevocational skills.
Schedule:Full-time, 10 months/yearSalary:
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:Maintain efficient communications and route assignments among the fleet of vehicles operated by the Berks County Intermediate Unit Transportation Program, while also performing relief and/or back-up duties as driver or transportation assistant. Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
Schedule:Full-time, 8 hours/day, 44 weeks; (7 hours/day for eight weeks in summer), 12 months/yearSalary:$23.62/hour as established by the Intermediate Unit Board of Directors per the Compensation and Benefits Plan for Technology Support Services
Guest Teacher ProgramSubstitute Teacher Positions in Berks County
The Berks County Intermediate Unit offers a Guest Teacher Program for individuals who are interested in serving as substitute teachers in Berks County. The program is designed to provide participants with limited or no classroom experience with the necessary training to qualify as day-to-day substitutes. Anyone possessing a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university is eligible to apply.*
Guest Teacher training is offered at the BCIU main office in Muhlenberg Township, located at 1111 Commons Boulevard, Reading 19605. The program fee is $25.00, which includes the cost of the two-day training and the initial emergency permit fee. Training is offered three times during the school year in September, January, and March. For more details about the program, including important dates, please visit the Guest Teacher Program website: Guest Teacher Program | Berks County IU 14, PA.
Through the Guest Teacher Program, participants learn about classroom management, lesson-planning, special education services, development and behavior of age groups, and how to deal effectively with today's students. After meeting all PA Department of Education emergency permit eligibility requirements, successfully completing the two-day training, and submitting all required paperwork, the BCIU will apply for a Type 06 day-to-day substitute emergency permit on a new Guest Teacher's behalf. Once the permit is approved, a Guest Teacher becomes eligible to apply to work as a day-to-day substitute in any subject area and grade level for the academic school year in the following participating Berks County public school entities:
Please note that the emergency permit sponsored by the BCIU qualifies an individual to substitute in short-term assignments only at the participating Berks County school entities above.Upon acceptance of your online application, you will receive an email with instructions for submitting the program fee and required reference forms, along with interview information.
