Coordinator of Interpretation & Translation Services

Coordinator of Interpretation & Translation Services

Chief Academic and Accountability Officer

240 Days (12 Months)

Classified Schedule 11-03 ($94,)

Central Office

Exempt

Non-Exempt: X

The Coordinator of Interpretation and Translation Services ensures that Birmingham City Schools provides equitable language access for all multilingual students and families. This role is responsible for coordinating, delivering, and overseeing interpretation and translation services in both English and all district languages, supporting district and school-level communications and services. The coordinator works closely with administrators, staff, parents, and community stakeholders to guarantee that multilingual-speaking families have full access to district programs, services, and information.

• Plan, organize, and manage interpretation and translation services for the district in English and all district languages.
• Develop strategies to increase awareness and utilization of language access services.
• Build partnerships with community organizations to expand support for multilingual students and families and support the office of Parent Engagement.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and district requirements related to language access and equity
  
  Provide guidance and training to school staff and district departments on effective communication strategies with multilingual families.
• Support professional growth opportunities for bilingual paraprofessionals in the district.
• Provide interpretation for specialized, potentially legally consequential, student meetings, including IEPs, IELPs, 504s, attendance hearings, and disciplinary hearings, using school-approved software such as Master Word and Language Line
• Collaborate with district and school administrators to guarantee multilingual families receive clear, accessible information regarding programs, policies, and services.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of translated and interpreted materials across the district.
• Promote the availability of interpretation and translation resources among staff, families, and community members.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interpretation and translation services and recommend improvements.
• Serve as a liaison between multilingual families, school staff, and district administrators.
• Assist the district's ESL and Department of Innovation with other duties as assigned.

• Principles, practices, and ethics of professional interpretation and translation.
• Federal and state laws related to language access, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and educational equity.
• Best practices in multilingual communication, family engagement, and culturally responsive services.
• Educational terminology, instructional programs, and school district operations.
• Use of translation memory systems, terminology databases, and interpretation technologies.
• Project management methods and organizational systems.

• Lead district wide initiatives that expand equitable language access.
• Prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional codes of ethics.
• Provide training and technical assistance to staff on effective use of interpretation and translation services.
• Navigate cultural differences with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse team.
• Adapt quickly to new technologies, tools, and emerging district needs.

• Experience as an Interpreter/Translator Specialist/Coordinator with a record of significant improvement in language access.
• Experience supervising and…