Per Diem Haitian Creole Translator

Haverhill Public Schools • Haverhill, MA

3d • $30

About The Position

Responsible for written and oral translation of school documents as requested. Facilitate communication between parents/guardians and school staff through interpreting and translation services in a one on one and group settings. Attend HPS events outside of the school day to support families in Haitian Creole. Displays ethical and professional behavior in communicating and working with staff, students and community members. Displays strong, positive communication and interaction skills when dealing with co-workers, students, administrators, parents/guardians, visitors and/or the community. Exercises considerable discretion in the management of and protection and release of confidential information of both student and staff and in the interpretation and administration of policies and procedures. Responsible for general duties as indicated by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Proficient communication in English and Haitian Creole (speaking, reading, writing and listening)
• Must be detailed oriented and organized
• Strong interpersonal skills working with our school and district community
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education
• Interpreting and translation previous experience

Responsibilities

• written and oral translation of school documents
• Facilitate communication between parents/guardians and school staff through interpreting and translation services in a one on one and group settings
• Attend HPS events outside of the school day to support families in Haitian Creole
• Displays ethical and professional behavior in communicating and working with staff, students and community members
• Displays strong, positive communication and interaction skills when dealing with co-workers, students, administrators, parents/guardians, visitors and/or the community
• Exercises considerable discretion in the management of and protection and release of confidential information of both student and staff and in the interpretation and administration of policies and procedures
• Responsible for general duties as indicated by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Haverhill School Committee

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED