Portuguese Translator/Interpreter

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for written and oral translation of school documents, including school communications to families, teacher/parent communications, Individual Education Plans, and district-wide school messenger. The role also involves aiding administration in parent outreach and ensuring all 'school to home' communications are translated appropriately. The translator will maintain an electronic database of all translations and work a minimum of 10 evening events per fiscal year. Additionally, the position supports the Administrative Assistant in the Registration and Parent Outreach Center and requires a flexible schedule to include evening parent open houses and conferences. Other duties may be assigned by Building Administrators.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Portuguese
Qualified Tier 2 or Tier 3 Interpreter in the Education Setting Required
Valid driver’s license and a reliable car to travel between schools during the work day
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
Must be detailed oriented, with analytical and problem solving skills, along with customer service abilities and other related characteristics
Familiar with computers and computer software programs particularly Excel and Microsoft Office including Microsoft Outlook
Familiar with using the Internet

Nice To Haves

Ability with data base programs such as Aspen are a plus

Responsibilities

Written and oral translation of school documents
Translation of school communication to families
Translation of teacher/parent communication
Translation of Individual Education Plans
Translation for district-wide school messenger
Aiding administration in parent outreach
Ensuring all 'school to home' communications are translated appropriately
Maintaining electronic data base of all translations
Work a minimum of 10 evening events per fiscal year
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