Clerk-Translator-Interpreter-SPED
Clerk-Translator-Interpreter-SPED
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Job Description
Days Per Year: 207
Min: $28417
Mid: $33435
JOB TITLE:Special Services Clerk - Translator
REPORTS TO:Executive Director of Special Services
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt
PAY GRADE:Para 5
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Special Ed Translator/Interpreter Clerk is responsible for producing Spanish translations of documents including reports of students assessments. Provide oral translation services for communication with parents.
All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity support organizational goals communicate in a clear and respectful manner championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
- High School Graduate or GED from an accredited institution
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Three years job related experience
PREFERRED:
- Experience as a translator of written documents
- Experience in a public school setting.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- 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
- Produce electronic versions of documents in Spanish which replicate the same aspects of Microsoft Word present in the original English version documents.
MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Command of the use of oral and written convention for both the English and Spanish language for Special Education
- 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 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
- Participate in home visits for translation and assist with home visits from Community Youth Services Workers
- Contact parents to schedule screenings assessments and ARD meetings and any other assistant needed
- Act as a liaison between parents and various social services
- Provide assistance in administering the screening and assessment tests 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
- Perform all other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility moderate standing prolonged sitting some lifting repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computer and the ability to work with frequent interruptions. The ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress. Overtime as required.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Employment Type
Full-Time
