Frontline Applicant Tracking - Berks County Intermediate Unit

Openings as of 3/29/2025

Sign Language (Educational) Interpreter

JobID: 949

Position Type:
  General Special Education/Educational Interpreter


Date Posted:
  8/31/2023


Location:
  Governor Mifflin High School


  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:
The Educational Interpreter facilitates communication between students who are hearing impaired and their teachers, hearing peers, and other school personnel.

Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
• Interpret/transliterate (expressive and receptive) lectures, discussions, tests, films, assemblies, etc., for hearing-impaired students who are mainstreamed into regular education classes.
• Interpret for parent conferences, IEP meetings, and other school-sponsored activities as needed.
• When interpreting is not needed, provide instructional support to hearing impaired students under a teacher's supervision.
Qualifications:
• GED/High School diploma required; Associate’s degree and/or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Graduation from an interpreter training program or relevant experience.
• Ability to interpret/transliterate at a normal conversational rate in Signed English, PSE, and/or ASL.
Schedule:
Full-time, 35 hours/week, 10 month/year

Salary:
Educational Interpreter with EIPA Certification starting $32.72/hour non-degree; $35.00/hour with degree
Educational Interpreter with RID/NAD Certification starting $33.77/hour non-degree; $36.05/hour with degree


Attachment(s):
• SE Educational Interpreter_01152018.doc



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