Family Interpreter
About The Position
Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency. Applicant screening will take place during the months of March, July, and October JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of a Northshore School District (NSD) staff member, provide interpretation services to NSD parents and guardians for whom English is not their primary language. Interpreting service opportunities usually consist of (but are not limited to): conferences, meetings related to student’s education, parent/teacher conversations, discipline meetings, and community events. Interpreting may include consecutive interpretation, simultaneous interpretation, and/or sight translation, and may take place in person or virtually.
Requirements
- Requires Speaking and Listening proficiency in both English and at least one additional target language. Desired languages include but are not limited to: Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, Russian, Arabic, Mandarin, Tigrigna, Korean, and Thai
- Requires the ability to accurately transfer information from one language to another
- Requires experience working with individuals from diverse cultural, racial, and economic backgrounds
- Willingness to attend additional training as directed.
Nice To Haves
- A BA/BS and familiarity with or experience working with a K-12 educational system is desired, but not required.
- A valid interpretation credential is desired, but not required. Acceptable credentials include but are not limited to DSHS, state court interpreting credential, federal court interpreting credential, CCHI, and NBCMI.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates communication between parents/guardians for whom English is not their primary language and English-speaking school district employees at meetings or events individually or in groups (e.g. parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, curriculum nights, discipline meetings, etc.). Such facilitation may occur both during the school day and also occasionally during school and after school events, such as IEP meetings.
- Follows the NAETISL Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Educational Translators and Interpreters of Spoken Languages, the AAITE National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, as well as legal requirements of confidentiality.
- Interprets inquiries received from parents/guardian for whom English is not their primary language for the purpose of providing information or referring to appropriate personnel.
- Attends required interpreter training provided by the district.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions.
- Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).
- The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:
- Medical plans with prescription benefits
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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