Bilingual Interpreter (Spanish), Office of Special Education

Greeley•Greeley, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bilingual Interpreter (Spanish) position in the Office of Special Education is a Special Assignment role responsible for translating instructions and other verbal/written communications and forms into Burmese, Karen, Karenni, Spanish, and Somali. This role performs essential functions including translating district-wide written instructions and communications, performing clerical duties, and attending professional development activities. The interpreter also functions as a resource person to administrative personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Vocational School Or any combination of related education, experience and training
Excellent proficiency in translating English into Burmese, Karen, Karenni, Spanish, and Somali, both written and oral
Good communication and organizational skills
Ability to perform all functions of the position
Computer skills - Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Colorado and district content standards.
Knowledge and skills sufficient to perform all duties of the position.
Leadership situations relating to meeting the social, emotional, psychological and academic needs of students.
Work environment where flexibility, ability to deal with conflict, a high tolerance for stress, an ability to quickly internalize information and make informed decisions, and long hours are a part of the assignment.

Responsibilities

Translates instructions and other verbal/written communications and forms into Burmese, Karen, Karenni, Spanish, and Somali.
Translates district-wide written instructions and other communications.
Performs clerical duties including composing letters and memos in English and Spanish, record keeping, data entry, copying, collating, stapling, bookbinding, laminating and filing.
Attends professional development activities, including seminars, classes, conferences, and workshops.
Functions as a resource person to administrative personnel.