Haitian Creole Translator/Interpreter

Marlborough Public Schools • Marlborough, MA

31d

About The Position

Responsible for written and oral translation of school documents, including, but not limited to, School communication to families Teacher/parent communication Individual Education Plans District-wide school messenger Aiding administration in parent outreach Ensures all "school to home" communications are translated appropriately. Maintains electronic data base of all translations Aids in translation for parents registering in the Parent Outreach Center Supports the Administrative Assistant in the Registration and Parent Outreach Center Flexible schedule to include evening parent open houses and conferences Assumes other duties as may be assigned by the Building Administrators

Requirements

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Hatian Creole
• Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable car to travel between schools during the work day
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal skills as he or she deals directly with the public on a daily basis
• Must be able to work well as part of a team
• Must be self-motivated, flexible, very well organized
• Work a minimum of 10 evening events per fiscal year
• Must be detailed oriented, with analytical and problem solving skills, along with customer service abilities and other related characteristics
• Be familiar with computers and computer software programs particularly Excel and Microsoft Office including Microsoft Outlook. Ability with data base programs such as Aspen are a plus. Be familiar with using the Internet.
• Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the Communications Coordinator, Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools/ Executive Director(s) may find appropriate and acceptable.

Nice To Haves

• Ability with data base programs such as Aspen

Responsibilities

• written and oral translation of school documents
• Ensures all "school to home" communications are translated appropriately.
• Maintains electronic data base of all translations
• Aids in translation for parents registering in the Parent Outreach Center
• Supports the Administrative Assistant in the Registration and Parent Outreach Center
• Flexible schedule to include evening parent open houses and conferences
• Assumes other duties as may be assigned by the Building Administrators

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED