Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 Special Education

08/26/2026

Our first Local Task Force on the Right to Education meeting of the school year is coming up on Tuesday, September 22 at 12:00 PM!

We’re kicking things off with a welcome, a quick mission refresher, a look at helpful resources, and a chance to shape future discussion topics together. Families, educators, and community partners are always welcome.

💻 Join via Zoom: https://paiu.zoom.us/j/9864418903?omn=96155811742

We’re excited to start another year of connection and collaboration!

07/07/2026

If you are interested in registering for the 2026 Includi-Con, use the code "free99" to waive the registration fee! 😉

Includi-Con 2026 is a little over one month away – are you registered yet? We can’t wait to hear these incredible keynote speakers: Adriana Lebron White on August 11, Christopher Bugaj on August 12, and Dr. Sam Faulkner on August 13. This virtual event is an unparalleled opportunity to build inclusion skills! Check out the rest of the agenda and register at: https://thearcpa.org/includicon/

05/11/2026

We’re just a few days away from our last Local Task Force meeting of the school year! Please join us virtually as we recap our year and look ahead to future opportunities for the Local Task Force.

And if you’re out and about tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12th, stop by the Community Services Fair at the Huntingdon Community Center from 5:00–7:00 PM. We’ll be there. Come say hi!

Save the date! 📅

Our final Local Task Force meeting of the year will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM via Zoom.

We’ll take time to reflect on this past year together and begin shaping possible topics and priorities for next school year. Families, educators, and community partners are all welcome.

🔗 Join via Zoom: https://paiu.zoom.us/j/9864418903?omn=94169880366

05/01/2026

We’re celebrating a successful first Transition Fair! Earlier this week TIU 11 partnered with the Huntingdon–Mifflin–Juniata Employment Coalition, supported by our friends at Juniata Valley Behavioral and Developmental Services, to bring together over 30 students and nearly 30 vendors for a powerful day of transition learning.

Students engaged in five workshops throughout the day:
• PAES: Hands‑On Employment Assessment Examples
• I Got the Interview — Now What?
• Healthy Relationships at Work
• New Keys, New Beginnings: Landlords, Leases, and Neighbors
• Cyber Safety: Are You Ready?

We’re grateful for every partner, presenter, and vendor who helped make this event meaningful for our students. What a great start to what we hope to be a new tradition!

04/28/2026

The Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 (TIU) has an anticipated opening for a Special Education Data Coordinator. The expected start date for this position is July 1, 2026. The starting salary is approximately $42,500/year. The TIU offers an excellent benefits package, including, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, PTO, and enrollment in the PSERS retirement program.

Applicants must apply via Applitrack and complete the online application. To be considered for an open position, applicants must upload the following required clearances:
Act 24 Arrest and Conviction Report
Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal History Clearance
Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
Act 114 Federal Criminal History Clearance
Links to these clearances can be found here: https://www.tiu11.org/human-resources/

The Special Education Medical Access Data Coordinator is directly responsible to the Cabinet Level Director of Special Education.

Fundamental Duties/Essential Functions:

Coordinate all activities involved with the Medical ACCESS Program.
Serve as local support for area school districts; maintain and submit Special Education student information, and coordinate and verify accuracy of data for fiscal reporting purposes, if required.
Maintain and organize all required SBAP documentation in accordance with SSG and DHS guidelines, including MA eligibility checks, attendance records, provider credentials, and fraud‑check screenings. Keep records complete and stored for the seven year retention period to support accurate claiming, smooth reviews, and overall program compliance.
Obtain medical billing authorizations for health related services and Personal Care Assistants
Manage all student early learning service data utilizing the Department of Human Services required student management system, PELICAN (PA’s Enterprise to Link Information for Children Across Networks).
Maintain accurate MA billing records in the STaR (Service Tracking and Reporting) system, ensuring all service data is captured correctly and export files are prepared for submission to SSG for Medicaid billing.
Participate in IU and state-provided training sessions to support accurate data entry, reporting and compliance. Attend scheduled training, webinars, and workshops to stay up‑to‑date on MA/SBAP procedures, data requirements, and program updates.
Provide professional development opportunities for IU MA billers as requested, ensuring staff receive clear, accurate, and compliant guidance.
Continued professional development to maintain proficiency in the use of all special education reporting systems, as well as generating reports to drive efficient and accurate Special Education programming.
Act as a liaison with Sivic Solutions Group, district and IU MA billers, district Special Education Directors, District MA coordinators, and the TIU special education and business offices.
Submit all submissions in an accurate and timely manner. Track and maintain the quarterly staff pool for assigned programs.
Maintain monthly management reports for the Special Education fiscal analyst for use in school district invoicing.
Complete Random Moment Time Study reports and documentation, as well as IEP Ratio calculations for both early intervention and school age programming.
Scan, digitize and index Special Education records into the electronic record management system in accordance with established IU procedure as assigned.
Provide support as required for EI transportation services.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education and Special Education Supervisors.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess these skills, knowledge and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.


Knowledge of the Pennsylvania Special Education Regulations and Standards.
Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Proficiency in the use of Special Education Data Collection Systems.
Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force, occasionally, to lift, carry, push, or otherwise move equipment/supplies.
Ability to communicate in speaking & and writing effectively in English in all levels for groups and individual contacts.
Ability to employ interpersonal skills so as to effectively collaborate with school administrators, staff, parents, and agency personnel.
Ability to use computer applications and programs as required to support fundamental duties.

Qualification Standards

1. Education: High School/GED diploma required.

2. Experience: Experience with Special Education Data Collection Systems preferred.

3. Experience: Experience with Special Education paperwork process preferred.

Human Resources Resources that you may need whether you are seeking employment, starting employment, or an existing employee. Careers at TIU (click for current positions available)If you have further questions about Human Resources PLEASE CONTACT: Stephanie BilgerHuman Resource Specialist/Generalist...

04/14/2026

Save the date! 📅

Our final Local Task Force meeting of the year will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM via Zoom.

We’ll take time to reflect on this past year together and begin shaping possible topics and priorities for next school year. Families, educators, and community partners are all welcome.

🔗 Join via Zoom: https://paiu.zoom.us/j/9864418903?omn=94169880366

04/02/2026

We are honored to join our friends, families, and community partners in recognizing World Autism Day. 🌎

Today we celebrate the strengths, voices, and contributions of autistic individuals across our region, and we reaffirm our commitment to building communities rooted in dignity, belonging, and acceptance. 💙

April 2 is World Autism Day! The United Nations observes this day to celebrate and promote the rights and freedoms for autistic people across the globe. This year, the theme is: “Autism and Humanity — Every Life Has Value.” It’s a call to action to move beyond limiting narratives and to recognize the inherent dignity, equal rights, and unconditional worth of every autistic person. How will you celebrate autism awareness and acceptance today?

03/26/2026

The Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 (TIU) has an anticipated opening for a Special Education Data Coordinator. The expected start date for this position is July 1, 2026. The starting salary is approximately $45,183/year. The TIU offers an excellent benefits package, including, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, PTO, and enrollment in the PSERS retirement program.

Applicants must apply via Applitrack and complete the online application at http://www.tiu11.org. To be considered for an open position, applicants must upload the following required clearances:
Act 24 Arrest and Conviction Report
Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal History Clearance
Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
Act 114 Federal Criminal History Clearance
Links to these clearances can be found here: https://www.tiu11.org/human-resources/

The Special Education Data Coordinator is directly responsible to the Cabinet Level Director of Special Education.

Fundamental Duties/Essential Functions:

Serve as a local support for area school districts; maintain and submit Special Education student information, and coordinate and verify accuracy of data for fiscal reporting purposes.

Serve as the liaison between The Bureau of Special Education, local school districts and the TIU to assure timely and accurate reporting of student data.

Collect student service data from all IU staff to be used by the business office for billing purposes and statewide fiscal analysis.

Manage all student early learning service data utilizing the Department of Public Welfare's required student management system, PELICAN (PA's Enterprise to Link Information for Children Across Networks).

Manage and coordinate intake of all student special education referrals.

Maintain records for Medicaid billing purposes through the STaR (Service Tracking and Reporting) system to capture Medicaid billing data and create the export files needed to be sent to PCG for Medicaid billing.

Continued professional development to maintain proficiency in the use of all special education reporting systems, as well as generating reports to drive efficient and accurate Special Education programming.

Assist the Supervisor of Special Education in the coordination and scheduling of the Early Intervention Program school-age transition meetings for students entering local LEA programs. This would include acquiring all relevant documents, maintaining and disseminating this information into all appropriate databases, coordinating the distribution of all paperwork following the transition meetings to appropriate district personnel, IU staff, and parents.

Develop and coordinate all special education transportation schedules and field trip requests.

Prepare and assist the special education fiscal analyst with the transportation budget and other PDE reporting.

Develop transportation contracts as well as all required TIU board reports for Special Education transportation.

Act as a liaison and coordinator between the transportation contractors, drivers, parents, IU, district classroom staff and Special Education administrators to assure a smooth operation of specialized transportation services.

Coordinate all activities involved with the Medical ACCESS Program.

Act as a liaison with Public Consulting Group, district and IU MA billers, district Special Education directors, district MA coordinators, the IU business office and the TIU special education administrators.

Perform all submissions in an accurate and timely manner.

Obtain medical authorization for health related services/Personal Care Assistant services.

Maintain attendance, staff certifications, employee screening (fraud-check) as required by SBAP.

Complete Random Moment Time Study reports and documentation, as well as IEP Ratio calculations for both early intervention and school age programming.

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education and Special Education Supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess these skills, knowledge and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Knowledge of the Pennsylvania Special Education Regulations and Standards.

Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Proficiency in the use of Special Education Data Collection Systems.

Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force, occasionally, to lift, carry, push, or otherwise move equipment/supplies.

Ability to communicate in speaking & and writing effectively in English in all levels, of groups and individual contacts.

Ability to employ interpersonal skills so as to effectively collaborate with school administrators, staff, parents, and agency personnel.

Ability to use computer applications and programs as required to support fundamental duties.

Qualification Standards

Education: High School/GED diploma required.

Experience: Experience with Special Education Data Collection Systems preferred.

Experience: Experience with Special Education paperwork process preferred.

A review of this job description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties required by their supervisor.

03/11/2026

We are just one week away from our next Local Task Force meeting. Please join us!

Save the date!

Our next Local Task Force meeting is happening on Wednesday, March 18th at 6:00 PM.

This month’s focus is Secondary Transition and key PA Treasury programs that support students and families — including PA ABLE, PA 529, Keystone Scholars, and Unclaimed Property. Whether you're a parent, educator, or community partner, you’re welcome to join the conversation.

🔗 Zoom Link: https://paiu.zoom.us/j/9864418903?omn=99553226839

The flyer below has all the details. We hope to see you there!

03/06/2026

The Tuscarora Intermediate Unit invites applicants for a Licensed Professional Counselor for the 26-27 school year, to begin on August 17, 2026. This is a 190 day/year position. Starting salary range is approximately $52,000-$60,000 commensurate with experience. Deadline to apply is April 3, 2026.

Applicants must apply via Applitrack and complete the online application at http://www.tiu11.org. To be considered for an open position, applicants must upload the following required clearances:
Act 24 Arrest and Conviction Report
Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal History Clearance
Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
Act 114 Federal Criminal History Clearance
Links to these clearances can be found here: https://www.tiu11.org/human-resources/

The Licensed Professional Counselor is directly responsible to the Director of Special Education for supervision and evaluation.


Fundamental Duties/Essential Functions
Performs individual, group, and crisis intervention counseling to students experiencing difficulties with addictions, substance abuse, family, stress management, self-esteem, anxiety and other situations as needed to promote optimum mental and emotional health. The licensed professional counselor will also work with staff members to educate, train and promote mental health awareness in the school district.
1. Instructs individuals and groups in social skill areas as required by the Individualized Educational Program.
2. Provides group and individual counseling to the programs within IU 11 area and supports the staff assigned to those students.
3. Maintains records of all services provided.
4. Identifies and addresses social, emotional, learning, cultural, environmental and economic barriers that impede the educational process.
5. Plans and delivers social skills lessons, using researched-based programs and teaching methods.
6. Documents and evaluates student progress based on progress monitoring techniques and observation.
7. Monitors students' adaptive/behavioral progress when appropriate.
8. Consults with classroom teachers and other staff as needed.
9. Maintains contact with parents of students.
10. Refers consumers to other agencies and contacts within the community when applicable.
11. Conducts or assists in FBAs and the development of positive behavior support plans.
12. Conducts presentations and training for IU and District staff, community agency staff and parents.
13. Plans and develops training, including research in the topic area, for IU and District staff, community agency staff and parents.
14. Prepares, maintains and disseminates current information/materials based on current research and related to mental health
15. Completes comprehensive assessment of student needs, identifying strengths and needs and develops a treatment or behavior plan when appropriate.
16. Conducts individual or group counseling sessions with students in accordance with treatment plan, or as necessary for crisis intervention; provides students with feedback support or encouragement or to address behaviors and attitudes, or family, social or personal problems
17. Evaluates student's response to intervention/treatment and modifies intervention/treatment plan or recommends intervention/treatment extensions as circumstances require
18. Assist in the development of student exit plans which integrate aftercare school based intervention/treatment and utilization of appropriate referral resources.
19. Establishes relationships with community agencies and serves as an expert on the services they provide within the area to which one is assigned
20. Maintains regular communication verbally and in written form with student family members and educators to relay reports and other information for the continuity of care
21. Gather data for educational decision making
22. Collaborates with others to determine programming needs and create modifications as needed.
23. Prepares and maintains written reports to document activities/recommendations made to an IEP team.
24. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess these skills, knowledge and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
1. Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships.
2. Ability to function effectively as a team member and work collaboratively with others and independently as appropriate.
3. Relates effectively to other professionals, pupils, parents and community agency staff members.
4. Sets objectives, establishes priorities, and uses time effectively.
5. Expresses self clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
6. Ability to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of the students and the organization.
7. Ability to use data to make educationally sound decisions.
8. Ability to travel between school/sites served.
9. Ability to present oneself in a professional manner to include personal appearance and a pleasant demeanor to others.
10. Protects the confidentiality of all pupil information in accord with Intermediate Unit policy
11. Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 25 pounds.
12. To be able to use crisis intervention as trained, to include physical safety and physical management as trained.
13. Honesty, integrity, and reliability.


Qualification Standards
1. Education: Master's degree
2. Experience: Valid PA license in counseling
3. Experience working with children within the public school setting preferred
4. Advanced knowledge in mental health disorders, behavior and treatment modalities preferred.
5. Advanced skill in individual and family therapy.
6. Advanced skill in crisis intervention

Human Resources Resources that you may need whether you are seeking employment, starting employment, or an existing employee. Careers at TIU (click for current positions available)If you have further questions about Human Resources PLEASE CONTACT: Stephanie BilgerHuman Resource Specialist/Generalist...