Position Type: Certified Alternative Education/Alt Ed Teacher

Date Posted: 5/14/2025

Location: BCIU Learning Academy at Thomas Ford Gateway 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 : 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.

Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details): To plan weekly and daily for instructional delivery and to submit weekly 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. Develop and maintain a safe classroom. In concert with the classroom specialist, enforce the behavior management system adopted by the program. Effectively use electronic technology, print resources, independent study, individualized instruction, cooperative learning, team teaching, and other strategies as necessary to assist students in achieving instructional goals.

Qualifications: Valid Pennsylvania certification to meet "highly qualified" status under the federal No Child Left Behind Act and Pennsylvania Department of Education certification regulations; dual certification in special education preferred. Master's Degree preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills with youth and adults. Bilingual preferred. Previous successful experience with children who demonstrate at risk behaviors preferred.

Schedule: Full-time, 35 hours/week, 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

Attachment(s): AE Teacher.doc