Interpreter and Translator (SY 25-26)
Interpreter and Translator (SY 25-26)
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Job Description
Position: Interpreter and Translator
Position Type: Part-time
Department: ESL
Location: Districtwide
Reports to: EL Director
Affiliation: Non-Aligned Hourly
Salary range: $30 per hour
Language Needs: Brazilian Portuguese Spanish ASL Turkish Armenian Pashto Russian Arabic etc. - please reach out to the contact below with specific questions.
General Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and qualified Interpreter and Translator to join our team. You will play a crucial role in facilitating effective communication between educators parents and students with diverse linguistic backgrounds. The ideal candidate will have proficiency inanother language excellent translation skills and an understanding of education in the United States.
Responsibilities:
- Interpretation Services:
- Provide real-time interpretation services during meetings parent-teacher conferences and other relevant school events.
- Facilitate effective communication between educators parents and students to ensure a comprehensive understanding.
- Cultural Competence:
- Demonstrate cultural competence and understanding of the unique needs of students and families from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
- Help bridge the cultural gap by providing insights into cultural nuances that may impact the interpretation and translation process.
- Collaboration:
- Collaborate with educators and administrative staff to gather context and background information necessary for accurate translation.
- Work closely with the school community to ensure a seamless and inclusive communication process.
- Documentation and Record-Keeping:
- Maintain accurate records of translated documents.
- Ensure confidentiality and privacy of sensitive information in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
Qualifications Required:
- Language Proficiency:
- Proficiency in English and another language that WPS needs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
- Educational Background:
- Bachelors degree in Translation Interpretation Linguistics Education or a related field
- OR a Bachelors degree and an Interpretation/Translation Certificate from an accredited institution.
- Experience:
- Proven experience in translating educational documents particularly IEPs.
- Prior experience in interpretation services within an educational setting is preferred.
- Cultural Sensitivity:
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and understanding of the diverse needs of students and families.
- Professionalism:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain a professional and neutral demeanor during sensitive discussions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Employment Type
Part-Time
