LANGUAGE Translator Interpreter
LANGUAGE Translator Interpreter
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Urbana School District #116
TITLE: LANGUAGETranslator / Interpreter
LOCATION: Urbana School District #116
SUPERVISOR: Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
JOB SUMMARY: TheLANGUAGE Translator / Interpreter acts as a liaison between the school/district and families. He/she takes an active role in providing language translation both in oral and written form for the students and families in primary language to/from English across various settings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Interpret for parent conferences parent meetings and Special Education meetings.
- Translate written and/or classroom materials for parent(s) student(s) and the school and/or district.
- Translate oral and written communication from bothLANGUAGE to English and English to LANGUAGE.
- Perform intake interviews with parents for new students to the district/school.
- Assist students and families with registration enrollment procedures information regarding health education immunization requirements and other community services
- Provide information and answer questions about the school district and the bilingual program.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Carry out any other duties as assigned by the building and/or district administration
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
- Associates degree preferred but not required
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience and ability to work with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
- Experience working with students in a school setting preferred but not required.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Fluent in French and English
- Knowledge of schools and education terminology
- Good computer skills necessary
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Hourly position as needed
- Variable work schedule and irregular hours
- Must have flexible schedule and ability to work as needed
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of support personnel.
START DATE: As soon as possible.
NOTE: This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position. This position is nonexempt. Pay is$18.72/hr.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REVISED:August 2023
Employment Type
Full-Time
