2026-2027 Translator-SPED

Spring Independent School District•Houston, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for producing Spanish translations of documents, including reports of student’s assessments. The role also provides oral translation services for communication with parents and interpreting services during Speech Language therapy sessions. All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity, support and demonstrate our core values, communicate in a clear and respectful manner and seek to continuously improve self- performance and processes.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED from an accredited institution
48 hours of college coursework
Pass Spring ISD’s NCLB test in the areas of Reading, Writing and Mathematics
Ability to draft, edit and produce the final copy of documents submitted for translation from English to Spanish and vice versa.
Understanding of the nuances of both the Spanish and English language in order to produce documents that address the needs of parents.
Ability to communicate fluently, both verbally and in writing, in both English and Spanish.
Ability to read and comprehend both Spanish and English documents
Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proficient in use of Microsoft Word for producing documents, including manipulation of tables and graphics
Command of the use of oral and written convention for both the English and Spanish language
Provide accurate Spanish translation of English language documents, including materials for student use and communication to parents.
Provide accurate oral translation from English to Spanish at meetings, parent phone calls, and at parent conferences.
Produce electronic versions of documents in Spanish which replicate the same aspects of Microsoft Word present in the original English version documents.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a translator of written documents
Have an associate’s (or higher) degree from an accredited college or university
Experience in a public school setting.

Responsibilities

Have good organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Produce and update all necessary forms
Produce an electronic version of documents and new forms from English to Spanish
Schedule and translate at ARD/re-evaluation meetings for diagnosticians and speech pathologists
Translate any documents needed for Special Education using Microsoft Word and other computer programs
Assist with translation of phone calls from Spanish speakers to the Administration Building
Participate in home visits for translation
Provide oral translation from English to call parents for teachers and parents conferences
Assist with home visits from Community Youth Service Workers
Contact parents to schedule screenings, assessments, and ARD meetings
Contact parents for additional information
Act as a liaison between parents and various social services
Communicate the screening and assessment process to parents
Provide assistance in administering the screening and assessment tests through interpretation
Provide assistance in providing speech language therapy through interpretation
Interpret and explain procedural safeguards at ARD meetings
Describe the possible services and programs to parents
Provide accurate translation of English language documents including materials for student
Assist in completing paperwork
Other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director for Accountability and Related Services and/or Special Education Executive Director