Elementary Education Teacher- Alternative Education - Anticipated Position

Position Type:
Certified School Age Student Services/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:
10/1/2025

Location:
Reading School District 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!

We are looking for an outstanding elementary education teacher with a special education certification (preferred) to help shape the young minds of our young learners. Students will be in grades 3-5 and will receive general instruction at an alternative setting. The ideal candidate would have a background in trauma informed practices, UDL, and various curriculum based programs.

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.

Qualifications:

• PDE Certification in Elementary Education (grades 3-5), required. 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, 10 month/year

Salary:

• Bachelor = $51,419 to $80,190
• Bach+15 credits = $52,136 to $80,915
• Bach+24 credits = $52,927 to $81,715
• Masters = $62,870 to $92,455
• Mast+15 credits = $63,563 to $93,155
• Mast+30 credits = $64,255 to $93,855
• Mast+45 credits = $65,641 to $95,255
• Mast+60 credits = $66,877 to $96,505

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

Attachment(s):

• AE Teacher.doc