English Language Learners, Family Liaison

English Language Learners - Family Language Translator

Purpose Statement

The job of English Language Learners - Family Language Translator is done for the purpose/s of facilitating communication between non-English speaking families and the school district by performing live translation services which enhances parental involvement, support student achievement, and encourage cultural understanding.

Essential Functions

• Assists with interpreting during school-related events (e.g. parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, etc.) for the purpose of facilitating effective communication between educators and non-English speaking families, ensuring that parents/guardians have a clear understanding of their child's academic progress and support needs.
• Attends home visits as needed for the purpose of assisting staff in communicating effectively with non-English parents or guardians.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Provides accurate and confidential translation services between non-English speaking families and school staff during meetings, conferences, and other interactions for the purpose of ensuring that all parties understand and can actively participate in discussions related to the students' education.
• Translates documents orally, when needed during meetings, for the purpose of ensuring that non-English speaking families have a clear understanding of information or services.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: Special Education terms (legal, medical, educational); Special Education processes and programs; and protocol in confidential translation/interpretation.

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others; and maintaining confidentiality; being available on-call.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact 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, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education: Targeted job-related education that meets organization’s prerequisite requirements.

Required Testing

None Specified

Certificates and Licenses

None Specified

Continuing Educ./Training

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Non Exempt