Educational Translation & Interpretation Services Specialist

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Position:

• Educational Translation & Interpretation Services Specialist

Summary:

• Under the direction of the Executive Director of Educational Access and Pathways manages translation and interpretation serves throughout he District. We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school district community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality staff and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all requests for translations and/or interpretations in the district
• Maintain list of and availability of translators and interpreters
• Manage schedule of interpreters for schools and family events
• Manage monthly reports and ensure timely submission of payroll
• Audit information in documents for accuracy
• Serves as emergency/substitute interpreter/translator when needed
• Ensure all district materials are available in multiple languages for online, print, or oral distribution
• Work with the schools and central office departments to ensure that all materials are translated prior to distribution.
• Assess needs of district to develop plan for service as well as anticipated budget impact.
• Monitor state and federal guidelines to ensure compliance
• Manage translation vendor services
• Performs related duties as needed
• Performs work as directed by Superintendent, Executive Director of Educational Access and Pathways or designee

Qualifications:

• Interpreter Certificate preferred
• Multi lingual, Spanish preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience providing translation services in Educational setting preferred
• Experience working with staff from diverse cultures
• Strong verbal communication skills
• The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an acceptable alternative to that qualification.
• Must be fluent in either of the following languages;
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Cape Verdean Creole
  • Haitian Creole

Terms of Employment:

• Reports to: School Principal or Designee
• Rate: $28 - $29/hour based on experience
• Hours: 40/week

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Salary : $28 - $29