Long-Term Substitute Native Language Interpreter

Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing clerical assistance and working with students under the direction of teaching staff to contribute to the overall program quality of the assigned classroom or service enhancing learning for all.

Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Hiring Specifications:
Education
High school diploma or equivalency

Certification
N/A

Experience
One (1) year experience as secretary and/or clerk typist
Skills Knowledge & Abilities
Ability to read and write in the native language
Ability to read write and speak fluent English
Ability to perform accurate oral and written translations
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to operate common office equipment
Ability to interact and collaborate with staff students and families in a professional
manner
Ability to establish and maintain a positive working atmosphere
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work independently
Ability to concentrate
Ability to work effectively cooperatively and respectfully with staff parents and
community members regardless of race creed color gender sexual orientation
gender identity ethnic/national origin religion marital status age socio-economic
status or disability

Technology Requirements
High proficiency in computer skills including word processing databases
spreadsheets and Web browsers
Accurate typing/data entry
Ability to learn new software as necessary
E-mail management skills

Supervision of Others:
N/A

Personal Contacts:
District staff
Students
Parents
Community members
Educational support services providers

Job Duties:
1. Assists district staff with translating materials in native language as directed.
2. Assists with the enrollment of new students.
3. Enters data on Migrant Education database.
4. Effectively follows procedures to answer questions and direct visitors/staff appropriately.
5. Accurately translates and produces written documents (letters notices reports etc.).
6. Answers and routes telephone calls as needed.
7. Attends conferences and assists as needed.
8. Assists with the completion of National Certificate of Eligibility for Migrant Education status
and subsequent funding at the district level.
9. Maintains records and completes reports as required by law district policy and administrative
requirements.
10. Completes other duties as assigned.

Additional requirements: Successful completion of post-offer drug screening and physical as wellas background check.