Interpreter Coordinator

Beaumont ISD • Beaumont, TX

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About The Position

The Interpreter Coordinator provides leadership, coordination, and direct support for interpreting and communication facilitation services to ensure access to high-quality communication and an aligned instructional program for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in the Southeast Texas Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD). The role involves overseeing scheduling, training, and evaluation of interpreters and communication facilitators while collaborating with administrators, staff, and families to enhance student success. The coordinator ensures compliance with federal, state, and district policies while fostering professional growth and maintaining the highest interpreting service standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Board of Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification or Registry of Interpreter for the Deaf (RID)
• Completion of 60 college hours from an interpreter training program (preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience providing interpreting services in an educational setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Ability to communicate effectively in sign language, including American Sign Language (ASL), Signing Exact English (SEE), and Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE)
• Knowledge of the role of an educational interpreter and the Interpreter Code of Ethics
• Strong communication and collaboration with staff, students, and parents
• Ability to mentor, train, and evaluate interpreters/communication facilitators
• Ability to write routine reports and documentation

Nice To Haves

• Completion of 60 college hours from an interpreter training program

Responsibilities

• Observe and provide feedback on sign language skills of all RDSPD staff throughout the year.
• Develop and deliver training to enhance sign language proficiency for all RDSPD staff.
• Support paraprofessional/non-certified interpreters in preparing for the BEI/RID exam through teaming up, mentoring, modeling, and skill development.
• Plan and develop interpreter training for all staff interpreters/communication facilitators.
• Conduct co-evaluations of interpreters and communication facilitators at cluster sites.
• Coordinate team-building activities and interpreter/communication facilitator staff development and inform interpreters of available PD opportunities to maintain their CEUs.
• Attend all RDSPD staff meetings and required district professional development.
• Schedule interpreters for the RDSPD cluster sites, working with RDSPD staff, campus staff, and all service providers.
• Maintain and submit a weekly schedule of activities and assignments to the RDSPD Director.
• Maintain a log of all substitutes and interpreter request forms.
• Facilitate communication regarding student behavior for teachers and campus administration in various situations.
• Serve as the primary contact for RDSPD interpreters and communication facilitators to address concerns.
• Review and verify contract interpreter logs/invoices for accuracy before submission to the RDSPD Secretary.
• Maintain current certification and CEUs through BEI or RID.
• Participate in the interview process for RDSPD interpreter candidates.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Support for continuing education units (CEUs)
• Participation in faculty meetings and special events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees