Interpreter/Translator

This position is 7 Hours/day 187 days/year

**THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED**

ESL Translator

Purpose Statement

The job of ESL Family Literacy/Translator is done for the purpose/s of enhancing success of non or limited English speaking students; enlisting parental involvement in students' educational programs and school site activities; providing translations of written material and verbal exchanges; and facilitating positive parent, school and student relationships. This job reports to Director of ESL/Title III.

Essential Functions

-Communicates with parents on behalf of school (e.g. attendance and homework issues, available programs/services, completing paperwork, etc.) for the purpose of emphasizing school priorities and/or ensuring that an ongoing partnership between the home and school is formed.

-Directs families to adult literacy programs in Gillette and Campbell County for the purpose of facilitating

communication.

-Maintains hard copy and electronic documents, files and records (some of which are of a confidential nature) (e.g. transcripts, records, emergency information, etc.) for the purpose of documenting and/or providing reliable information.

-Orients students and families for the purpose of establishing familiarity with school district, services and required processes and/or assisting them in assimilating into the culture.

-Participates in meetings (e.g. staff/faculty inservice, workshops, IEPÆs, parent/teacher meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information related to serving the general goals of education to the LEP (Limited English Proficient).

-Provides Spanish reading and writing enrichment for elementary students performing at or above grade level for the purpose of enhancing success of students.

-Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff) for the purpose of providing information or referring to appropriate personnel.

-Responds to inquires in English and target language (usually Spanish) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction.

-Translates written materials and conversations (usually Spanish) for the purpose of facilitating communication among students, parents, teachers, schools, and District.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning and managing activities; preparing and maintaining accurate records; utilizing standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; and fluency in target language.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: community resources and principles of a community services program; target culture and native language; standard office software; adult learning processes; effective education practices; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job- related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups including those with limited English proficiency; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; and working flexible hours.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience:

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education:

Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.

Required Testing

N/A

Certificates and Licenses

Valid Driver’s License

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified

Clearances

Ciminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Salary : $20 - $22