Birch Agency filled six school-based interpreter roles for a large Pennsylvania public school district in under 30 days, after the positions had been vacant for more than a year.
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Birch Agency, a nationwide staffing firm specializing in education and school-based professionals, announced that it has made 26 sign language interpreter placements over the past three school years, demonstrating continued success helping schools address specialized and difficult-to-fill communication needs.
Birch has placed sign language interpreters in Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin across six schools, districts and organizations. The agency has already made 10 placements for the current school year and continues to recruit additional interpreters for opportunities in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
One recent Pennsylvania engagement highlights the challenge schools can face when recruiting qualified interpreters. A large public school district had multiple sign language interpreter positions that had remained vacant for more than a year despite working with other staffing agencies. Birch filled six of those positions in less than 30 days.
The agency's nationwide recruiting reach allowed Birch to identify highly qualified interpreters from outside the immediate market and provide relocation assistance to help bring those professionals to Pennsylvania. Each of the six interpreters placed held either an Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of 3.5 or higher or National Interpreter Certification (NIC).
"Sign language interpreters are an area where we've developed a very strong network and have been able to help schools fill needs that can otherwise remain open for a long time," said Jennifer Conrad, President at Birch Agency. "Our ability to recruit nationally and help candidates relocate gives schools access to professionals they may not be able to find within their local market."
As of August 2026, Birch Agency's ATS included 1,200+ candidate profiles associated with sign language interpreting, giving its recruiters a broad nationwide network from which to source for school-based openings. Through its school sign language interpreter staffing and career services, Birch connects qualified interpreters with school-based opportunities while providing an alternative to the 1099 contract model common in the profession.
The employment model also provides an alternative for interpreters accustomed to working as independent contractors across multiple assignments. Birch offers W-2 employment with competitive pay and benefits, including health and dental insurance and a 401(k) with employer matching.
That approach has helped Birch achieve an 88% retention or redeployment rate among its sign language interpreters.
For schools, continuity can be especially valuable when an interpreter develops a working relationship with an individual student. Jennifer noted during Birch's planning discussions that these assignments can have strong renewal potential because schools often want the same interpreter to continue supporting a student throughout their educational journey.
Birch is currently recruiting additional sign language interpreters for school-based opportunities in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
About Birch Agency
Birch Agency connects schools and educational organizations with specialized professionals for roles that can be particularly challenging to fill. Its sign language interpreter practice combines a nationwide recruiting network of more than 1,200 interpreter candidates with W-2 employment, benefits and relocation support when needed. Over the past three school years, Birch has placed 26 sign language interpreters across Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, helping schools provide consistent communication support to the students who depend on it.
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Jennifer Conrad, Birch Agency, 1 727-781-7812, [email protected], https://www.birchagency.com/
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