Position Type:
General Head Start/Disabilities/Transition Specialist
Date Posted:
1/15/2026
Location:
BCIU Administration Main Office
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 Disabilities and Transition Service Areas of the Head Start Program.
Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
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Work with other service areas and center staff to identify and refer children for evaluation who may need additional services.
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Review all staff and consultant observations and screening of children.
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Work with the family services team to assist with coordinating screenings for all children.
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Coordinate services to enrolled children with disabilities.
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Support families and staff to assist with coordinating appointments for children with agencies, clinics, and consultants for testing, diagnosis, treatment, and therapy for the child's special needs.
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Coordinate and/or communicate with appropriate contacts regarding parent(s) and child visits to support and interpret evaluation information and recommended services when necessary.
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Coordinate referrals for identified concerns with follow-up.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, or related field and experience in a preschool special needs area or preschool setting.
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Knowledge of growth and development processes of a young child.
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Communicate effectively with professionals and families of children with and without identified needs.
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Knowledge of various community agencies working with social/emotional and disability fields.
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Knowledge of services, supportive strategies, and experience working with a variety disabilities impacting preschool age children.
Schedule:
Full-time, 7 hours/day, 12 months/year
Salary:
$29.84 - $34.69/hour (salary based on education level) Per Head Start Salary Scale
Benefits Included:
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Long term disability
Life insurance
Eligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System
Employee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions
