Deaf Education Interpreter Coordinator (BEI or RID certified) 2026-2027 School Year

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (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.
• Possess the ability to write routine reports and correspondence in a professional manner.
• Possess the ability to read and interpret educational documents
• Possess the 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 of educational interpreting

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (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.
• Possess the ability to write routine reports and correspondence in a professional manner.
• Possess the ability to read and interpret educational documents
• Possess the 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 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
• 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,…