Family Translator

Northshore School District 417 • Bothell, WA

1d • $25 - $25

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 translation services of NSD documents in order to serve NSD parents and guardians for whom English is not their primary language. Translation service opportunities usually consist of (but are not limited to): translating written documents/statements from one language to another language and proofreading machine-translated documents/statements. Documents may include informational letters, forms for parents to fill in and sign, and more. Translators may be asked translate forms into a target language as well as translating forms or written messages received in another language into English.

Requirements

• Requires Writing and Reading 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
• Requires familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Slides, and Adobe
• 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 or translation credential is desired but not required. Acceptable credentials include but are not limited to DSHS, state court interpreting credentials, federal court interpreting credentials, CCHI, and NBCMI.

Responsibilities

• Translates documents at the request of the Language Access Coordinator
• 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.
• Translates inquiries received from parents/guardian for whom English is not their primary language of providing information or referring to appropriate personnel.
• Attends required translator training.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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