Interpreter Coordinator

Position Type:
Other Professional/Coordinator Interpreter

Date Posted:
10/17/2025

Location:
Admn Annex
Beaumont independent school district Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Interpreter Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

REPORTS TO:

RDSPD Director

PAY GRADE:

ADM

4

205 Days

LOCATION:

Administration Annex

DATE REVISED:

6/18/2025

FUNDED BY:

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide 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). Oversee scheduling, training, and evaluation of interpreters and communication facilitators while collaborating with administrators, staff, and families to enhance student success.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district policies while fostering professional growth and maintaining the highest interpreting service standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• 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)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• 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)
• Ability to use sign language to interpret in the educational setting
• 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 be flexible and coordinate all scheduling of interpreting services
• Ability to write routine reports and documentation

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience providing interpreting services in an educational setting

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Sign Language Proficiency and Staff Development

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 (e.g., communication workshops, statewide conferences, SEE Skillshop) as determined by the RDSPD supervisor.

Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and assigned special events.

Scheduling and Coordination

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. Coordinate all substitute interpreters and serve as a fill-in when interpreters are out.

Organize and oversee Interpreter Training Program interns, including scheduling and observation coordination.

Arrange interpreting staff for RDSPD events, including sign language classes for parents and the community.

Interpretation and Communication Support

Facilitate communication regarding student behavior for teachers and campus administration in various situations.

Facilitate data collection for IEP goal development and updates with interpreting staff.

Ensure interpreters receive written materials for special events (e.g., graduation, programs).

Provide interpretation support for students in crisis situations as needed.

Interpret for ARD committee meetings, speech evaluations, and FIE/New Referral Assessments for new students and site-based students, as needed.

Administrative Duties and Compliance

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 and submit required documentation, including IEP progress reports, mileage reimbursements, and staff evaluations.

Maintain current certification and CEUs through BEI or RID.

Stay informed of and ensure compliance with federal, state, and district regulations and policies regarding certified and non-certified interpreters.

Coordinate with district departments as needed.

Participate in the interview process for RDSPD interpreter candidates.

Conduct walk-throughs to observe interpreters,…