Position Type:
ESP Substitutes/Temps
Date Posted:
12/13/2023
Location:
DISTRICT WIDE
Closing Date:
Until filled
Additional Information: Show/Hide NOTE : This position is an "on call" and "at will" position with no set hours. Interpreters and translators are paid hourly based on requests only. All interpreters and translators must pass approved interpreter/translator assessment prior to start.

CLASSIFICATION: $27.00 per hour

Apply online at wps.org. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
*High School diploma or equivalent. Some college desired
*Strong literacy and oral language competencies in both English and target language (e.g., Spanish, Hmong, etc.)
*Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with students, staff members, parents and administrators
*Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations and economically disadvantaged families
*Basic math, computer and keyboarding skills
*Ability to maintain proper ethics for interpreters (e.g., objectivity, confidentiality, commitment, follow through, etc.)
*Willingness to participate Westminster Public Schools bilingual certification process

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
*Serves as interpreter/translator through high quality interpretations and accurate translations at building and/or district level
*Communicates, interacts, and works cooperatively & professionally with all school personnel and parents
*Ensures appointments are kept and performed on time
*Effective use of time management, organization and technology skills
*Fulfills all contractual and professional responsibilities
*Provides speedy turnaround time on translation projects (within 24 hours for small projects and up to 5 days for larger ones)

Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Westminster Public Schools is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or to address matters of discrimination, please contact the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511, email: CivilPrograms@wps.org. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.