Position Type:
General Special Education/Educational Interpreter
Date Posted:
4/30/2026
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):
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Interpret/transliterate (expressive and receptive) lectures, discussions, tests, films, assemblies, etc., for hearing-impaired students who are mainstreamed into regular education classes.
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Interpret for parent conferences, IEP meetings, and other school-sponsored activities as needed.
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When interpreting is not needed, provide instructional support to hearing impaired students under a teacher's supervision.
Qualifications:
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GED/High School diploma required; Associate's degree and/or Bachelor's degree preferred.
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Graduation from an interpreter training program or relevant experience.
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Ability to interpret/transliterate at a normal conversational rate in Signed English, PSE, and/or ASL.
Locations:
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Governor Mifflin Intermediate School
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Governor Mifflin High School
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Northeast Middle School
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Reading High School
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Tyson Schoener Elementary School
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West Middle 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
