Sign Language (Educational) Interpreter

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.

Locations:

• Governor Mifflin Middle School
• Governor Mifflin High School
• Reading High School
• Reading High School/Reading-Muhlenberg CTC
• Southwest Middle School
• Tyson Schoener Elementary School

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

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