Deaf Education Interpreter Coordinator; BEI or RID certified

Deaf Education Interpreter Coordinator (BEI or RID certified)  School Year

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, M.H. Administration Building - Cypress, Texas

• Job : 5767134
• Final date to receive applications: Jun 15, 2026 11:59 PM Central Standard Time
• Posted: Jun 08, 2026 5:00 AM UTC
• Starting Date: Immediately

• Bachelor’s degree required (related to interpreting or the field of deafness preferred)
• Valid certification in interpreting issued either by the Board of Evaluation of Interpreters or the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Advanced BEI certification preferred.
• Knowledge of the educational interpreter role and RID Code of Professional Conduct.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in a professional manner.
• Ability to read and interpret educational documents.
• Ability to develop and provide quality staff development opportunities for interpreters and non-certified staff and conduct interpreter evaluations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of various communication modalities used by the deaf and hard of hearing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Special Education laws and regulations.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring interpreters preferred.
• Experience coordinating services across multiple campuses preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in educational interpreting.

Annual

Contract:

197 days

$51,617 (IA-1)

Salary Range (based on experience) set by the Board of Trustees for the school year.

Stipend

Level I, CI/CT, SC, IC/TC, NIC: $7,375

Level II, CI/CT, SC, IC/TC, NIC: $8,375

Level III or Advanced (BEI or NIC): $9,375

• Develop and provide staff development courses to promote professional growth and training in the interpreting or transliterating process and the role of an educational interpreter.
• Prepare and submit Continued Education Units applications for credit as required by the certification governing body (The Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services – DHHS).
• Evaluate, observe, and provide prompt oral and written feedback for interpreters and support staff (non-certified staff) to improve upon skills.
• Verify and complete first approval of extra duty interpreter time sheets.
• Establish a strong network with local universities and community colleges, interpreter ties to the Deaf community, and interpreter agencies for recruiting purposes.
• Participate and provide input in the local Interpreter Training Program Advisory Committee.
• Develop and provide presentations on the role of the educational interpreter to district and non-district personnel as needed.
• Work directly with non-certified staff to prepare for their Basic BEI test through mentoring, modeling and assisting with development of their skills on a monthly basis.
• Schedule/coordinate interpreters for extracurricular activities and any other interpreting needs as necessary.
• Attend and interpret Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD)/Individualize Education Plan (IEP) committee meetings and Full and Individual Evaluations for the RDSPD as needed.
• Be informed, monitor and report to the Coordinator of the NWHCC any information pertinent to the interpreter needs of students in the cooperative program.
• Maintain current and accurate files on each interpreter and support staff in the NWHCC.
• Provide feedback to campus DHH Specialist on interpreter placement.
• Demonstrate professionalism, including confidentiality, in all interactions with administrators, teachers, staff, students, visitors, and/or individuals unfamiliar with the educational setting.
• Be available for consultation and interpreting needs should a crisis arise on a campus involving a student who is deaf or hard of hearing.
• Assist and provide feedback in interviewing and assessing interpreter and support staff applicants.
• Demonstrate understanding of assignment qualification.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the principal or Coordinator of Deaf Education or as determined by specific area of assignment.

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion:
Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.

Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).

Environment:
Frequent district wide travel.

Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Full‑time