Temporary Interpreter

Jenks Public Schools • Jenks, OK

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About The Position

Jenks Public Schools Job Description Position: Temporary Interpreter (non-ASL) Reports to: District Title III/ELD Coordinator and Director of Student Support & Accountability Supervises: None Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required. Strong oral communication skills in English and target language. Experience providing interpretation services. Satisfy all district requirements with regard with regard to physical health and citizenship. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable. Position Goal: Provide interpretation services for JPS staff and parents/guardians. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Interpret parent/guardian target language (non-ASL) conferences and meetings into English for JPS staff and conferences and meetings into target language for parents/guardians. Employment Terms: Twelve (12) month temporary assignment contract; as needed basis only. FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position. Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 50 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands. Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 50 pounds. Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus. Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong oral communication skills in English and target language.
• Experience providing interpretation services.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard with regard to physical health and citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Interpret parent/guardian target language (non-ASL) conferences and meetings into English for JPS staff and conferences and meetings into target language for parents/guardians.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED