What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Interpreter Professional Development Coordinator (Part-time) position at Georgia state government?
The Georgia Department of Education’s (GaDOE) – Georgia PINES in Clarkston, GA, is recruiting for an experienced Professional Education Worker with the working job title of Educational Interpreter Professional Development Coordinator. Under broad supervision, performs duties including but not limited to:
Description of Duties
- Create opportunities for GaPSC-licensed interpreters to maintain their licensure through high-quality, relevant, and accessible professional development
- Develop a structured pathway for provisionally credentialed interpreters to achieve full credentials by addressing specific skills and knowledge gaps
- Ensure all interpreters are trained on current policies, ethical practices, and standards in education and interpreting
- Promote collaboration and community among interpreters, educators, and stakeholders within the state to create an inclusive and equitable learning environment for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students
- Performs job responsibilities efficiently with limited direct supervision
Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Hold current National RID/NAD certification (NIC, CI, or CI & CT) or pass the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) at level 3.5 or higher
- Experience interpreting in an educational and work settings
- Experience providing ASL workshops and trainings
- Computer literacy
- Understanding of and experience working with the Deaf community
- Flexibility in scheduling
Some travel may be required
Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.
Qualifications to be determined by hiring organization based upon position requirements.
