Sign Language (Educational) Interpreter

Position type: General Special Education/Educational Interpreter
Date posted: 10/5/2026
Location: See List Below

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

Attachment(s)

SE Educational Interpreter_01152018.doc

This position was posted by Berks County Intermediate Unit (See List Below). Apply through the official website using the link on this page.