Part-time SPED Interpreter/Translator

Aspire Public Schools•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$30 - $44

About The Position

Note- This is a school specific, internal, part-time position with hours on an as-needed basis. ABOUT ASPIRE Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. JOB SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the manager, the Interpreter will provide translation from English to Spanish and vice-a-versa for various meetings, events, and documents. In recognition of the need for meaningful participation for non- or limited-English-speaking parent(s)/guardian(s) at IEP team meetings, the Special Education Interpreter will provide oral interpretation at IEP team meetings to ensure a high level of service and a clear line of communication between all parties. In addition, Special Education Interpreter will support with written translation of IEP documents into their primary language for parent review. The overall goal is to ensure that parents/guardians have access to timely and accurate translation services. There is a mandatory certification training for any teammate in this role. The training will be provided by Aspire at no expense to the teammate; however, the teammate must make themselves available for the training. Note that this is a part-time position with hours on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

Qualifying experience in the designated language or Bachelor’s degree in the designated language. School or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency is required if experience is being substituted for the degree.
Proven ability to provide timely and meaningful financial analysis in a dynamic, high-growth work environment
Excellent written and verbal ability in both English and Spanish
Ability to listen to English and speak in Spanish
Ability to work without technical supervision and take responsibility for the accuracy of the translations that are done
Ability to speak in public meetings representing Special Education
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft program applications and translation software or equipment
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information and/or student records
Work effectively with District personnel and the public
Knowledge of Special Education terminology, IEP documents and IDEA procedures
Qualifying experience in the designated language or Bachelor’s degree in the designated language. School or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency is required if experience is being substituted for the degree.
Two or more years preferred working with students with special needs and their families
Two or more years of experience composing, editing, and translating materials from English to Spanish
Two years’ experience providing immediate oral interpretations during group meetings and in one-to-one situations, preferably in an educational setting
Valid California Driver’s License
Clear the Department of Justice background screening
Authorized to work in the United States
Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)

Responsibilities

Attend meetings, parent conferences and school events for providing oral translation from English to Spanish and vice versa, items such as IEP meetings.
Translate written documents verbatim from English to Spanish; documents may include Individualized Education Plan (IEPs), Behavior plans, Parent letters, Informational mailings, presentations, or other documents.
Represent Aspire in a way that is consistent with Aspire’s mission and values when responding to inquiries from parents and the public.
Participate in trainings, conferences or workshops to maintain skills and build professional growth
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Actively seeks to improve and simplify Aspire’s approach to particular job functions
Comfortable with utilization of technology in a remote environment
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.