Educational Interpreter

Position:
General Special Education / Educational Interpreter

Location:

Penn State Health

Posted: 4/30/2025

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!

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

• 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.

• 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.

Full‑time, 35 hours/week, 10 month/year.

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.

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