Translator.Parent Outreach (Spanish)

Metro Nashville Public Schools • Nashville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Parent Outreach Translator interprets verbally and translates written documents from one language to another for school and district staff to ensure parents receive school and district information. The role provides language access for multilingual students and families and supports communication between families and schools.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency test translating from English to the native language, including the ability to develop effective, accurate, and grammatically correct written text for varied audiences.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships, organize and prioritize work, work independently and as part of a team, and deal effectively with international parents and children.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of applicable experience performing language translation duties, including proficient reading, writing, and oral communication in English and the native language.
• Experience with Exceptional Education terminology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver translation and interpretation services for school and district staff to support equitable language access for multilingual students and families in accordance with federal requirements.
• Interpret at legally required meetings, including IEPs, disciplinary hearings, 504 plan meetings, and student support team meetings, following the district’s Interpreter Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• Translate materials for assigned schools and district-level communications as needed, following the district’s Translator Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• Refer families to appropriate student and family support resources, such as social workers, counselors, academic programs, extracurricular activities, and specialized support services.
• Invite multilingual families to school events, promote language access, and help foster a welcoming environment.
• Use the district’s designated ticketing system to manage requests, update requesters, and document and report services rendered.
• Coordinate a weekly schedule and daily agenda with the Office of English Learners, and track services provided to inform planning, resource allocation, and improvement of language access.
• Conduct home visits as needed, accompanied by another MNPS or Metro Government employee and following district policies and safety protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED