What are the responsibilities and job description for the ED INTERPRETER DEAF/HOH position at Colonial Intermediate Unit 20?
Requirements
The position of Educational Interpreter for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, an IU20 "Associate Specialist" will provide interpretive services to facilitate communication between students with hearing and/or communication disabilities and other individuals. Associate Specialist serves as an educational team member striving to equalize the source and target languages to support a productive learning environment. The Associate Specialist will work with the students in a public school setting and must have registered for the EIPA exam or currently have and EIPA. The Associate Specialist position must also meet the qualification for an Associate Teacher.
Interested candidates with a high school diploma are encouraged to apply. The opportunity for CIU20 assessment to become highly qualified is available at no cost to applicants. The education qualification for a Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) position is a high school diploma with a passing acceptable IU 20 assessment to become highly qualified. Individuals who do not have two years of college or 48 college credits may become highly qualified by taking our local assessment. Assessments may be scheduled by calling the Office of the Director of Special Education (610) 515-6449. A preparation booklet is available to help you review the content of the assessment and prepare for the test. Click here to access the booklet. We encourage you to take the test to become highly qualified when you apply. Our applicants have had great success in passing this assessment through a review of the booklet and content.
Description
Educational Interpreter for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing needed for the Hearing Impaired Support program.
Starting salary - $31,619
The salary schedule represents a 188-day work year. New employees who begin after the first day of the school year will have their salary prorated to the number of workdays remaining in the school year. 10-month classroom staff is paid over a 12-month time period.
See link for job description.
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Wellness Program, and Paid Time Off available to full-time staff. Summary of benefits can be found via this link
Application Procedure
Your online application material will be screened and reviewed by the program administrator. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the administrator regarding the interview date and time. Please be certain to fill out all areas as requested in the resume section.
Current CIU20 Employees interested in applying for this position may apply via the Applicant Portal or submit a letter of interest within 5 days of the posting to the Human Resources Department:
Recruitment Office
Human Resources and Research Services
Colonial Intermediate Unit 20
6 Danforth Drive
Easton, PA 18045-7899 FAX (610) 515-6407
Selected candidates for IU20 positions will be required to produce state mandated background clearances and fraud checks as part of the employment onboarding process. All recommendations for hire shall be contingent upon receipt of acceptable clearances and fraud checks. The clearances and checks will be treated confidentially.
EOE
Summary Information:
Job Title ED INTERPRETER DEAF/HOH
Vacancy # 2025-401
Position # HIS ASSOC SPEC LH
# of Openings 1
Category Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Employment Full-time 10 Months
Salary See Description
Calendar Days Full-time 10 mo. 188 work days
Published Date 03/13/2025
Target Fill Date N/A
Closing Date N/A
Location Liberty High School Bethlehem PA
Bethlehem Area School District
Bethlehem, PA
Experience 0-2 years
Degrees / Certificates
The position of Educational Interpreter for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, an IU20 "Associate Specialist" will provide interpretive services to facilitate communication between students with hearing and/or communication disabilities and other individuals. Associate Specialist serves as an educational team member striving to equalize the source and target languages to support a productive learning environment. The Associate Specialist will work with the students in a public school setting and must have registered for the EIPA exam or currently have and EIPA. The Associate Specialist position must also meet the qualification for an Associate Teacher.
Interested candidates with a high school diploma are encouraged to apply. The opportunity for CIU20 assessment to become highly qualified is available at no cost to applicants. The education qualification for a Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) position is a high school diploma with a passing acceptable IU 20 assessment to become highly qualified. Individuals who do not have two years of college or 48 college credits may become highly qualified by taking our local assessment. Assessments may be scheduled by calling the Office of the Director of Special Education (610) 515-6449. A preparation booklet is available to help you review the content of the assessment and prepare for the test. Click here to access the booklet. We encourage you to take the test to become highly qualified when you apply. Our applicants have had great success in passing this assessment through a review of the booklet and content.
Description
Educational Interpreter for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing needed for the Hearing Impaired Support program.
Starting salary - $31,619
The salary schedule represents a 188-day work year. New employees who begin after the first day of the school year will have their salary prorated to the number of workdays remaining in the school year. 10-month classroom staff is paid over a 12-month time period.
See link for job description.
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Wellness Program, and Paid Time Off available to full-time staff. Summary of benefits can be found via this link
Application Procedure
Your online application material will be screened and reviewed by the program administrator. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the administrator regarding the interview date and time. Please be certain to fill out all areas as requested in the resume section.
Current CIU20 Employees interested in applying for this position may apply via the Applicant Portal or submit a letter of interest within 5 days of the posting to the Human Resources Department:
Recruitment Office
Human Resources and Research Services
Colonial Intermediate Unit 20
6 Danforth Drive
Easton, PA 18045-7899 FAX (610) 515-6407
Selected candidates for IU20 positions will be required to produce state mandated background clearances and fraud checks as part of the employment onboarding process. All recommendations for hire shall be contingent upon receipt of acceptable clearances and fraud checks. The clearances and checks will be treated confidentially.
EOE
Summary Information:
Job Title ED INTERPRETER DEAF/HOH
Vacancy # 2025-401
Position # HIS ASSOC SPEC LH
# of Openings 1
Category Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Employment Full-time 10 Months
Salary See Description
Calendar Days Full-time 10 mo. 188 work days
Published Date 03/13/2025
Target Fill Date N/A
Closing Date N/A
Location Liberty High School Bethlehem PA
Bethlehem Area School District
Bethlehem, PA
Experience 0-2 years
Degrees / Certificates
Salary : $31,619
