English Language Teacher (7-12) - Alternative Education
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 English Language Teacher as part of a team, provides instruction for “at risk,” homeless, conduct disordered, oppositional defiant, truant, expelled, chemically dependent, mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, abandoned, abused, neglected, and/or delinquent students. The teacher helps 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.
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, 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