Interpreter/Translator

Campbell County School District #1 • Gillette, WY

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About The Position

This position is 7.5 h ours/day; 187 days/year ESL Translator Purpose Statement The job of ESL Translator is done for the purpose/s of enhancing success of non or limited English speaking students; enlisting parental involvement in students' educational programs and school site activities; providing translations of written material and verbal exchanges; and facilitating positive parent, school and student relationships. This job reports to Director of ESL/Title III. Essential Functions -Communicates with parents on behalf of school (e.g. attendance and homework issues, available programs/services, completing paperwork, etc.) for the purpose of emphasizing school priorities and/or ensuring that an ongoing partnership between the home and school is formed. -Directs families to adult literacy programs in Gillette and Campbell County for the purpose of facilitating communication. -Maintains hard copy and electronic documents, files and records (some of which are of a confidential nature) (e.g. transcripts, records, emergency information, etc.) for the purpose of documenting and/or providing reliable information. -Orients students and families for the purpose of establishing familiarity with school district, services and required processes and/or assisting them in assimilating into the culture. -Participates in meetings (e.g. staff/faculty inservice, workshops, IEPÆs, parent/teacher meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information related to serving the general goals of education to the LEP (Limited English Proficient). -Provides Spanish reading and writing enrichment for elementary students performing at or above grade level for the purpose of enhancing success of students. -Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff) for the purpose of providing information or referring to appropriate personnel. -Responds to inquires in English and target language (usually Spanish) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction. -Translates written materials and conversations (usually Spanish) for the purpose of facilitating communication among students, parents, teachers, schools, and District.

Requirements

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning and managing activities; preparing and maintaining accurate records; utilizing standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; and fluency in target language.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: community resources and principles of a community services program; target culture and native language; standard office software; adult learning processes; effective education practices; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.
• ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job- related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups including those with limited English proficiency; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; and working flexible hours.
• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
• Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ciminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Responsibilities

• Communicates with parents on behalf of school (e.g. attendance and homework issues, available programs/services, completing paperwork, etc.) for the purpose of emphasizing school priorities and/or ensuring that an ongoing partnership between the home and school is formed.
• Directs families to adult literacy programs in Gillette and Campbell County for the purpose of facilitating communication.
• Maintains hard copy and electronic documents, files and records (some of which are of a confidential nature) (e.g. transcripts, records, emergency information, etc.) for the purpose of documenting and/or providing reliable information.
• Orients students and families for the purpose of establishing familiarity with school district, services and required processes and/or assisting them in assimilating into the culture.
• Participates in meetings (e.g. staff/faculty inservice, workshops, IEPÆs, parent/teacher meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information related to serving the general goals of education to the LEP (Limited English Proficient).
• Provides Spanish reading and writing enrichment for elementary students performing at or above grade level for the purpose of enhancing success of students.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff) for the purpose of providing information or referring to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquires in English and target language (usually Spanish) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction.
• Translates written materials and conversations (usually Spanish) for the purpose of facilitating communication among students, parents, teachers, schools, and District.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed