Sign Language (Educational) Interpreter

Position Details

• Position Type: General Special Education / Educational Interpreter
• Date Posted: 9/6/2019
• Location: BCIU Learning Academy at Reading Senior High School

Job Overview

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

Facilitate communication between students who are hearing impaired and their teachers, hearing peers, and other school personnel.

Job Responsibilities

• 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, IP 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.
• Participate in informal/formal educational team meetings, providing input on students' use of interpreting services and proficiency in communication.
• Serve as a communication link between regular education teachers and teachers of the deaf while maintaining confidentiality about students' behavior and progress in all situations other than tutoring sessions.
• Assist in providing orientations on deafness, the use of an interpreter, and if qualified, teach sign language to students and staff.
• Adhere to and implement BCIU policies, procedures, and directives. This includes all state and federal guidelines applicable to programs administered by the BCIU.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

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,
• Ability to recognize students' receptive and expressive language abilities and adjust interpretive language level accordingly.
• RID or NIC certification preferred.Passing score on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (BIPA).
• Desire and willingness to work with students with special needs.
• The holder of this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance (MA) program. Clearance as an MA provider by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an essential qualification for this position.

Schedule

Full time, 10 months/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

Attachments

• SE Educational Interpreter_.pdf