Interpreter/Translator (As Needed) THIS IS NOT A FULL-TIME POSITION

Industry: Support Staff

Company: Douglas County School System

Position Type:
Support Staff

Date Posted:
10/16/2024

Location:
All Locations

Closing Date:
Until Filled

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Serve as an interpreter in meetings with families that do not speak English. Translate documents as needed.

HOURLY RATE AS FOLLOWS:
• $30 per hour for non-certified interpreters/translators
• $35 per hour for certified interpreters/translators

LANGUAGES NEEDED: SPANISH, RUSSIAN, FRENCH, HAITIAN CREOLE, JAPANESE, CHINESE, MANDARIN, VIETNAMESE, URDU, TWI, ARABIC

FLSA STATUS: Non- Exempt/Temporary Position

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Temporary (AS NEEDED)

REPORTS TO: District Bilingual Liaison

QUALIFICATIONS Education Level:

• High School Diploma

• Fluency in oral and written language other than English
• Some experience preferred
• Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary Work:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/ or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

PROFICIENT SKILLS:

• Interpersonal skills
• Listening skills
• Proofread translated documents
• Written and oral communication
• Organizational
• Computer skills
• Experience in working with parents and youth
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and backgrounds in English and specified language

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES:?

1. Interpret (oral) in specified language at Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, Student Support Team (SST) meetings, disciplinary meetings, 504 meetings, parent-teacher conferences, or other requested school system meetings. Meetings may be virtual or in-person and as needed.

1. Translate (written) documents, handbooks, letters, notices, webpages or other requested school system documentation from English to specified language, as needed.

1. Demonstrates prompt attendance.

1. Participates in training, in-service and learning opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applicants should complete an application at www.dcssga.org. (Click on “Employment” then “Job/Vacancies/Postings” to link to classigied application.)