preschool teacher

senior custodian

secretary

grounds maintenance worker

sign language interpreter

BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT

Many employees express constant lack of supervisory (supervisor and teacher) & administrative support!!! Co-workers are stressed, little time to get expected tasks done, administrators facilitate discord rather than team building, & the work environment is not supportive! Working in classrooms: communication is lacking, work expectations are not uniform for para educator vs. para educator substitutes, substitutes don't have or receive appropriate and relative skills training, co-workers assist poorly with classroom management, individuals dozed off on the job, and administrative expectations of standards differ based on the individual. Individuals are quick to destroy reputations of other people without taking a look at, realizing, and correcting personal faults and shortcomings. Administration judges, but could do with a closer look within itself at needs for improvement and corrections. !High turnover!

Since I was a sub, my work day could vary from a very pleasant, friendly, constructive atmosphere to a very unfriendly, uncontrolled atmosphere.  When I began in BCIU there were a lot more in-services from time to time.  Eventually there were less and less and teachers seemed disinterested in the class or altogether not as involved as the should have been.  On the other hand there were a few excellent teachers that were very involved and seemed to make the most of what little materials they were able to obtain.  The classes I enjoyed most were with highly trained professional working with autistic children and adding my support and knowledge when assisting these children.

Most of the coworkers in my department provide a strong support system. It is a good learning experience for those newer to the social service field and interested in case management. There is a large caseload of approximately 70 families. Substituting as an assistant in the classroom is an added expectation of the job that is not explicitly stated in the interview process. The salary is less in comparison to other local employers that offer similar case management jobs. The position offers an 8am-3:30pm work schedule with paid holidays and no overtime or evenings. Medical benefits for an employee are affordable, but a family plan is outrageously expensive.

BCIU has many great programs to offer as a non-profit organization and works closely with the school districts in order to (as their tagline says) "Helping schools excell". However, within the organization after a shift in directors due to retirements, the younger board members that advanced came in with a more "corporate" outlook and hence enforcing a more corporate practice that has instead deteriorated employee effectiveness and the viewpoint of the people they serve.

The BCIU has been a fantastic place to work.  The company has provided me opportunity to further my skill knowledge.  I began working for the BCIU on a co-op program my senior year of high school and have maintained various job titles throughout my 32+ years.

My last supervisor made my day at work that more enjoyable!  My co-workers were also a bonus.  However, I chose to take an early retirement, as I was not quite comfortable with the changes management was making.  I felt I needed to take my skills, personality and work ethic into the corporate world, rather than education.

Overall, the BCIU is a great place to work!

As a specialized preschool teacher, I have experienced tremendous professional growth at the BCIU. My experience may have been different than other employees. What I have learned from working here is based on the fact that I ask questions and I push to get all that I can out of my job and my coworkers. Overall, my coworkers do everything they can to provide high quality services for students with special needs. 

However, the state of PA is not great when it comes to funding education, and this is apparent at the BCIU.

What is the best part of working at the company?
My coworker. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The lack of proper management. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The environment can be stressful and dirty.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I manage to successfully teach children from various backgrounds even though some have limited English.   I am moving nonstop from the start of the day till the end.   Some of the students require special attention due to behavioral issues as well as learning disabilities.

I loved my job, I enjoyed what I was doing. Seniority has no purpose here, yet you will be told of its importance. At bciu, it comes down to who you know only. Very hypocritical workplace. Contradictive behaviors from office personnel and they own you !! There is noone in a supervisory position who will give you the respect you deserve. Negative behaviors and wrong doings occur daily , but if you have an executive relative or friend, you are not consequented for these behaviors.

Developed and executed individualized education programs for toddler and preschool children.  Created a safe and comfortable learning environment for students from 2 years to 5 years old.  Taught self-help and academic skills to prepare students to enter kindergarten.  Created and implemented instructional activities to stimulate learning.   Encouraged student interest with ability-appropriate activities.  Co-chaired  “Preschool Special Olympics.”

Would start off by checking to make sure all lights surrounding the bus where working properly, making sure the emergency alarm for back door was working, Make sure bus had enough fuel. Pick students up at bus stops on a timely manner. follow all traffic laws while at the same time keeping an eye on the kids on the bus making sure they were in there seats and no fights broke out.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Preschool teacher 7 salaries reported	$27.35 per hour
Senior custodian 12 salaries reported	$16.63 per hour
Secretary 6 salaries reported	$17.53 per hour
Grounds maintenance worker 9 salaries reported	$20.25 per hour
Sign language interpreter 14 salaries reported	$34.39 per hour

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