Interpreter & Translator (Spanish)

NANTUCKET PUBLIC SCHOOLS Job Description TITLE: INTERPRETER AND TRANSLATOR REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Educational Support Personnel (ESP) – Classification II - 200 days JOB SUMMARY:This employee shall provide both translation (working with the written word) and interpretation (working with the spoken word) of languages other than English that may be spoken by our students and/or their parents. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, staff and the general public Ability to perform administrative support functions requiring independent judgment, decision-making and problem solving Skilled in the use of translation software to ensure consistency of translation within documents. Ability to use the Internet and email as research tools throughout the translation process Must be able to prioritize work to meet deadlines Must be able to network, building positive relationships among constituencies. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with students, staff and parents.

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