Hourly Foreign Language Interpreter

Spotsylvania County School District•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a Foreign Language Interpreter to support our schools communication with students, parents and other community members whose primary languages are not English. In this highly collaborative role, you will meet and interact with others to translate between languages to promote group understanding and support the productivity of educational environments. Say "Yes" ( Sí, Ja, Oui, Hai, Ya... ) to your next opportunity! Apply Today! Click here to read the full Job Description for this role. Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia. So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference. To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/ . Employment Terms: The schedule for this support position is part-time and structured on an hourly, as needed basis. This position may be grant funded and evaluated annually. Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Thorough knowledge and fluent speech in at least one (1) foreign language
Ability to aquire any certifications or licensure required by the VDOE
Three (3) years of experience in an interpreter role, ideally within education

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Thorough knowledge and fluent speech in mulitple foreign languages

Responsibilities

Interprets and conveys responses from second language to first and vice versa.
Receives information on subjects (e.g. SPED conferences) to be discussed and studied prior to the interpreting session
Interprets accurately and proficiently
Maintains confidentiality when interpreting sensitive information.
Helps non-English speaking parents to register students for school at an English as a Second Language (ESOL) Intake Center.
Supports non-English speaking parents during parent conferences, grade reports, and school meetings/functions
Collaborates with ESOL teachers to assure non-English speaking parents have a qualified interpreter in all meetings as needed.
Serves as a liaison between and among teachers, building administrators and central office personnel regarding the instructional program.