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Location Berks County Administrative Office, PA
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    Classroom Support Specialist - 10 month JobID: 2220
  • Position Type:
      General Head Start/Classroom Support Specialist

  • Date Posted:
      5/13/2025

  • Location:
      BCIU Administration Main Office

  •   Additional Information:  
    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):
    • Work with other service area and center staff to identify children with special needs and behavioral and/or mental health needs.
    • Review all staff and consultant observations and screening of children.
    • Coordinate services to enrolled children with mental health and/or behavioral issues with the assistance of other component specialists as needed.

    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, behavioral health, social science, special education, or related field, with experience working with preschool age children.
    • Knowledge of growth and development processes of young children.
    • Knowledge and experience with a variety of mental health, behavioral health, social/emotional needs, and disability concerns.
    • Knowledge of treatment strategies in the areas of child behavior management, family crisis intervention, and following Individualized Education Plan (IEP) recommendations.
    • Knowledge of various agencies dealing with mental health and disability needs.
    • Communicate effectively with professionals and families of children with special needs.

    Schedule:
    Full-time, 10 months/year

    Salary:
    Starting at $29.65/hour (salary based on education level) Per Head Start Salary Scale


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Posting ID: 1170130554 Posted: 2025-12-20 Job Title: Classroom Support Specialist Month