Position Type:
Special Assignment - Non-licensed/Translator
Date Posted:
4/29/2024
Location:
District- 6
Closing Date:
Rolling Post
Bilingual Interpreter (Various Languages), District 6
Burmese, Karen, Karenni, Rohingya, Spanish, Somali, and others

Classification: Non-Exempt

Date Posted: May 1, 2024

Salary: $24.26 per hour/part-time as needed/not eligible for benefits

Paid Leave: Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to Classified employees can be found in the Board of Education Policy Manual.

Contract Length/ Days: (2024-2025/ As Needed)

Reports to: Family Center Coordinator

Deadline for application: Continuous posting

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Vocational School
• Or any combination of related education, experience and training

JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective: Translates instructions and other verbal/written communications and forms into Burmese, Karen, Karenni, Rohingya, Spanish, Somali, and other languages spoken by District 6 students and families.

Qualifications: Applicant must have excellent proficiency in translating English, both written and oral, into Rohingya, Spanish, Somali, and other languages spoken by District 6 students and families; Good communication and organizational skills; Ability to perform all functions of the position; Computer - Word and Excel.

Essential Functions:

• Translates district-wide written instructions and other communications.
• Performs clerical duties including composing letters and memos in English and other languages, record keeping, data entry, copying, collating, stapling, bookbinding, laminating and filing.
• Attends professional development activities, including seminars, classes, conferences, and workshops.
• Functions as a resource person to administrative personnel.

Other Duties:
Knowledge, Skills, and Mental Ability

• Knowledge of Colorado and district content standards.
• Knowledge and skills sufficient to perform all duties of the position.
• Prefers leadership situations relating to meeting the social, emotional, psychological and academic needs of students.
• Prefers a work environment where flexibility, ability to deal with conflict, a high tolerance for stress, an ability to quickly internalize information and make informed decisions, and long hours are a part of the assignment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Work Environment/ Physical Demands: Ability to sit for long periods of time, numerous distractions, visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity important. Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.

Travel: None
Thank you for your interest in working for Greeley-Evans School District 6. Please feel free to contact our Human Resource Office at 970-348-6073 with any questions.

EEO/AAP Statement
Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, gender identity, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:
James Donahue, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer
1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970-348-6104
Email address: jdonahue@greeleyschools.org