Interpreting Services Supervisor

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Employment Type:

Full-time

Base Salary:

$59,752.00

Class/Calendar:

C52, 9.75 months

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To assess the communication needs of hearing-impaired students in order to coordinate services of educational interpreters; to hire and evaluate educational interpreters; to manage cost effectiveness of hearing-impaired services; and to provide interpreting services.

Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.

Key Responsibilities:

This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role, detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Hire, supervise, mentor, and support educational interpreters and conduct performance evaluations of assigned personnel according to district guidelines
• Coordinate the schedules of hearing-impaired students and teachers in a timely manner to meet communication needs
• Coordinate interpreting requests outside of student class schedules, absences, and last-minute requests
• Align the communication needs of hearing-impaired students with the appropriate educational interpreter
• Monitor cost-effectiveness of services to meet individual student needs
• Oversee documentation of service hours in support of the hearing-impaired program to ensure accurate data retrieval for reporting purposes
• Arrange for interpreting services with contracted agencies when needed
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administration instructions and regulations, Board policy, and state regulations
• Continue professional growth as an educational interpreter
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Hearing-Impaired Program Area Director
• Collaborate with department and school leaders, supervisors, and staff to align processes and procedures, while actively seeking their input, leading or participating in joint committees and working groups
• Focus on continuous improvement by analyzing data, assessing systems and timelines, and recommending adjustments to enhance procedures and strategies, providing root cause analysis and suggestions to the administration
• Identify opportunities to optimize the use of various information systems and liaise with system representatives to stay informed on updates and explore potential improvements
• Work with administration and staff to identify ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness in assigned areas and related departmental functions
• Develop and execute both short- and long-term goals for assigned responsibilities
• Stay informed on federal and state laws and best practices relevant to the assigned area through ongoing research
• Manage special projects and perform additional tasks related to areas of responsibility as assigned by administration
• Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
  
  

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

Education:

• High School education or equivalent
• Passing score on the Educational Interpreter Performance (EIPA)
• Certified in American Sign Language (ASL)
  
  

Experience:

• Fluency in American Sign Language to provide sign to voice and voice to sign interpreting
• 3–5 years of experience in professional interpretation and translation, preferably in an educational setting
  
  

Skills & Competencies:

This section outlines the critical skills and competencies required to excel in this role, enabling effective performance, adaptability, and consistent achievement of job responsibilities.

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with English proficiency
• Basic knowledge of child and language development
• Ability to adapt to the communication needs of students
• Familiarity with the Deaf culture and cultural diversity
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate schedules of assigned personnel to provide interpreting services
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district personnel and to work as a member of a team
• Knowledge of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Ethics as implemented for educational interpreters
• Knowledge of Arizona state laws regarding licensure and ADE qualifications for K-12 interpreters
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This section outlines the work environment and physical conditions associated with this role. It includes information on whether the job involves working in an office, classroom, or other settings, and if there are physical activities like standing, walking, or lifting.

• Office-based within a school district’s central office, though travel between schools may be required.
• Meetings and training sessions conducted in schools, conference rooms, or virtually
• Frequent interaction with school administrators, teachers, interpreters, parents, and community members.
• May need to attend evening or weekend events such as parent-teacher conferences, school board meetings, or community outreach programs.
• Requires long periods of sitting, working on a computer, and handling paperwork.
• Occasional standing, walking, and lifting (such as carrying materials, training supplies, or technology equipment up to 25 pounds)
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.