Deaf Education Interpreter Coordinator; BEI or RID certified

Qualifications

• 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
• Knowledge of various communication modalities used by the deaf and hard of hearing
• 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 of educational interpreting

Annual

Contract:

197 days

$51,617 (IA‑1)

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

• 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)/Individualized 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

Until filled