Spanish Language TranslatorIntrepreter School Administrative Assitant

SPANISH LANGUAGE TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETER and SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

201 DAY CALENDAR

INSURANCE RETIREMENT BENEFITS PAID TIME OFF

2026-2027 School Year approximately 8/11/26-6/25/27

*Salary pending approval of the 26/27 Compensation Package; 25/26 package can be foundhere.

REPORTS TO:

Building Administration

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for assisting with front office clerical and secretarial duties and for coordinating and conducting translation/interpretation supports at Jackson Elementary. The position requires flexible hours to interpret for evening meetings and other last-minute translations as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Serve as translator/interpreter.

• Translates school and classroom newsletters and other school-related communications.
• Assists with phone calls and in-person interactions at school buildings for families needing Spanish interpretation.
• Assists teachers in communicating with families to facilitate their participation and support in their childs education including student progress on learning objectives educational supports attendance and social-emotional development.
• Assists with parent teacher conferences and other school-wide events such as after school events etc.
• Works with the school principal to improve overall communication to and from Spanish-speaking families including research of digital tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness of translated communications.
• Assists staff in other areas such as school nurse school counselor and principal with parent and/or student communications.
• May assist with IDEA meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Assists with supporting the front office in secretarial and other duties.

• Monitor Frontline daily report and coordinate needs with the substitute coordinator and school principal.
• Orient and assist substitutes to their assigned duties.
• Maintain daily records of staff absences substitutes and other staff related data.
• Perform usual office routines and practices including but not limited to telephone procedures messages and copying.
• Arrange and follow up with work orders for repair of any and all office equipment.
• Assist students and staff with all first aid related items in the absence of the nurse.
• Assist with medications to students under a licensed Nurses direction will undergo Nurse protocol training.
• Assist visitors families students and staff on initial contact with their varying needs.
• Sort and distribute all school communications and mail.
• Provide attendance information to the principals and assist in investigating attendance and tardy problems.
• Perform other job-related duties as may be requested by the principal.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• High levels of proficiency in oral and written English/Spanish and the ability to conduct simultaneous translations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and positively with various members of the school community.
• Knowledge of computers Google software applications and Microsoft Word/ Excel and other office equipment (copiers fax etc.)
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the specified language culture including customs values beliefs and behaviors.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work flexibly and with minimal direction.
• Ability to manage projects/tasks and meet predetermined deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Strong organizational skills that enable multitasking.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND AND WORK EXPERIENCES:

• Experience working with Spanish-speaking parents and families in an educational setting.
• Experience with various communication structures and systems: School Messenger Educational Applications that include translations etc.
• Understanding of the Latino community in Teton County and contacts with community service agencies.

EDUCATION LICENSE CERTIFICATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Bachelors degree and/or two years clerical or related education preferred.
• Training/certification in translation/interpretation preferred and if not obtained at time of hire will require completion of certification within one year of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods. Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones; to tolerate noisy conditions.
• Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.
• Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn raise and lower head.
• Lower Body Mobility: bend at waist; stoop; sit for prolonged periods of 1 hour.
• Strength: to lift push pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 15 pounds on an occasional basis; to lift push pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
• Mental Requirements: read write understand interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; understand apply and interpret information; math skills at a high school proficiency level; the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy compile and coordinate information and records; decision making skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is normally low to moderate but may become loud when large groups are together in a room. The employee may be required to move from room to room to provide instruction and may have to maneuver in crowded hallways. Duties are typically performed indoors and occasionally outdoors such as playground duty or when students are boarding or unloading buses. The employee may be exposed to unpredictable weather conditions. This position is typically performed in a hazard free clean and healthy environment.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics staffing factors funding variables modified operating procedures and/or program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent(s) or designee(s) of Teton County School District #1.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION:

The Teton County School District does not discriminate on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the schools compliance with the regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) is directed to contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer (Communications Coordinator) at the office of the School District or PO BoxGregory Lane Jackson WY 83001.