PT Foreign Language Interpreters- All Languages

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Chester County Intermediate Unit is seeking qualified foreign language interpreters to support Students Services. Roles involve interpretation in educational settings including IEP meetings, evaluations, and parent-teacher conferences, with on-call hours and up to 260 days/year.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and fluency in Spanish, with preference for those experienced in educational interpretation and holding required clearances.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Fluency in Spanish required.
• Experience with educational interpretation strongly preferred.
• Clearances: criminal history, child abuse, FBI fingerprinting, MA provider clearance as required by PA and federal law.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation in educational settings, including IEP meetings, evaluations, in-home and classroom visits, disciplinary hearings, parent-teacher conferences, open houses and exams.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

At the present time, vacancies for Foreign Language Interpreter positions for all languages exist within the Student Services Division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. At this time, the CCIU is searching for candidates fluent in Nepali, Swahili & Portuguese.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Fluency in Spanish required
• Experience with educational interpretation strongly preferred
• Original criminal history clearance, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprint clearance (dated within the year), clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire)

Duties & Responsibilities

CCIU foreign language interpreters provide interpretation in educational settings, including, but not limited to:

• IEP meetings
• Evaluations
• In-home and classroom visits
• Disciplinary hearings
• Parent-teacher conferences
• Open houses
• PSSA/Keystone Exams

Schedule

• Up to 260 Days/year, 5 days per week, 3 hours/day
• Schedule will be as needed and on an on-call basis
• Flexible based on the hours candidates are available

Hourly Rate

Support, Band 12: $26.55/hour - $33.19/hr.

• Placement on salary scale determined based upon years of relevant experience*
• Compensation provided for travel to and from meeting locations*

Location:

• IU Countywide, including:
  • CCIU campuses
  • Surrounding school districts
• Online Meetings via Zoom

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.