instructor

custodian

special education teacher

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Delaware County Intermediate Unit

Delaware County Intermidiate Unit is a great, free program for parents whose children have not yet started school. The program offers Breakfast, lunch, and snack to children 3-5 yrs of age. Preschoolers. They are fun and amusing, playing around with them is the best, because everything that happens in the classroom is a learning experience. The children constantly surprise the teachers at how much they know and have learned. I always loved working with children and am glad that it was with DCIU. You get so attached to the kids, but at the same time have to be a teacher to them, but when they can listen as well as play around with you like just another child, thats great. Children are our future, and DCIU is definitely a place for them to grow in their young years.

The management and leadership are incapable and always find faults   . They have no clue how to manage a center that’s is so big. Poor communication and hire staff who is untrained. Parents complain of unsafe behaviors all the time. It is an horrible atmosphere to work in. The head start program is a special needs program now where there are so many kids with special needs but untrained staff to help them. The leadership wants management to do behavior support. This job according to leadership is 90% behavior support with no opportunities to grow. They mistreat you and micromanage you. There are complaints against the supervisors but nothing is done to oust them. They have made the company look bad because they have no leadership skills in them. Previous management has resigned within a short span of time. Overall the worst place and management do work with. 

The students are wonderful. They are a joy to teach. The paperwork is unnecessary, overwhelming and a waste of time. Our day is supposed to end at 3:30, yet every teacher has to work until 8 or 9 at night, just to keep up with the paperwork. However, we are not compensated for any of that overtime. On top of that, the supervisors are demeaning and belittling causing morale to be so low that 12 Teachers and Teacher Assistants quit or retired early last year.  Grievances were filed against these supervisors,yet they are both still working here.  Three people have left this year and everyone else is looking for another job. It seems like Upper Management doesn't care either.

Executive Leadership is a monumental failure. In no way should any of them be leading an organization nor should they have any involvement with children and their families.  The Executive leadership has created a hostile work environment that breeds fear and failure.  Unqualified staff are consistently hired to ensure warm bodies are in place.  Parents and staff flood complaints due to unsafe working environments and unsafe work practices with children.   The Executive Leadership enjoys the punitive environment they regularly create and have no concept on how to lead a community of leaders who wish to stay long-term. 

This company is all for upper management. They really don't care about the children and their needs. They only care about numbers. The staff that takes care of these children are who should be praised. I was a parent and staff of this company. This supervisors do not listen or do their job. The higher authorities always cover their behinds when something is wrong. I feel bad for any staff that works here. I was with this company for 5 years and when they switched directors and got a lot of people out of there it started goin down hill. Do not set yourself up for failure by applying here

Lack of support from upper management negatively impacts how staff work/succeed. There are endless meetings scheduled to address division, but management never takes suggestions nor listen to the actual issues at hand. People out of the centers always seem to “know more” than those who actually work with the families and children directly IN center. If upper management could improve and humble themselves, they may find that staff are happier and willing to put forth more effort. 

My experience at DCIU was a mixed one. While I had a challenging but rewarding middle period, the poor management and lack of support in the final stages made it clear that this organization was not the right fit for me long-term. The work itself can be rewarding, but the organizational culture and leadership left much to be desired. Ultimately, the experience reinforced my belief that a strong, supportive management structure and fair compensation are crucial for a fulfilling career.

Being a job coach is a very rewarding job.  I assist individuals with their task at their job.  All of the clients that we work with are disabled, therefore we are their support and voice when needed.  Our main duty is to teach our clients how to complete their jobs well in order for them to be able to keep their job.  We also help them with socialization with their co workers and others so that they may be an active member of society.  While working here I have learned that one should never underestimate someone just because of their disability.  These individuals are amazing people who work hard and take pride in their job.

DCIU Administration rewards stupidity and incompetence. It allows certain supervisors to encourage instructional staff to commit academic dishonesty. These supervisors engage in bullying and harrasment of subordinates.  The administration of the IU is well aware of this and is too cowardly in its dealings with these supervisors. By not removing these supervisors from their post the IU is thus giving its consent to their behavior. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Coworkers are supportive, helpful and kind 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Leadership lacks across the board

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Transient. Nobody stays too long. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Fluid. It has a clear start and finish. I rarely took work home.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Instructor 1 salary reported	$36,490 per year
Custodian 1 salary reported	$31,650 per year
Pt 1 salary reported	$31,650 per year
Special education teacher 4 salaries reported	$66,426 per year
Program supervisor 7 salaries reported	$130,234 per year

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