Interpreter International Language Washington Elementary, 8 hours

POSITION TITLE: International Language Interpreter
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Washington Elementary School
STATUS: Classified Nonexempt-188 Days
HOURS OF WORK: Monday Friday - 8 hours per day
HOURLY RANGE: $19.00

Benefits:

• Health (at least 6 hours per day)
  • Dental Vision insurance(at least 3.5hours per day)
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Pay dates on the 15th and 30th

POSITION SUMMARY: The job of International Language Interpreter was established for the purpose of providing communication services to all families that speak any other language but English.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Translates any communications to or from the assigned schools such as fliers (e.g. special programs PTO Watch D.O.G.S fundraisers) calendars newsletters (e.g. school classroom special education teachers counselors) and/ or letters (e.g. issued by the school teachers or from the parents to any staff member).
• Sends interpreter requests to the Language Management Specialist at least 5 days in advance for Spanish needs and 10 days in advance for any other languages.
• Helps families with school enrollment withdrawals and transfers (e.g. enrollment days kindergarten transition and Kamp Kindergarten).
• Interprets for a variety of afterschool and evening activities such as Back to School night Sneak a Peek night and Open House.
• Assists the nurse attendance and office staff with phone calls.
• Interprets for a wide range of meetings (e.g. ELL IEP SIT meetings parent/teacher conferences Parent Night meetings Site Council meetings and special education meetings).
• Sends blackboard messages to Spanish speaking families.
• Assists with any school based need that our Hispanic families might have utilizing the proper channels: school counselor social worker nurse principal and/or community resources.
• Assists freelance interpreters during parent teacher conferences.
• Updates contact information for Spanish speaking families including emergency contact information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Required SKILLS:

Fluency in English/Spanish
Ability to read and write
English/Spanish written translation skills
Listening skills
Oral Communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting 10% walking and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. This position requires the performance of (describe physical nature of work). The position involves (list physical activities). The position also requires (identify any other physical or environmental requirements).

IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The District reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity national origin sex disability age religion sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.




CLEARANCES REQUIRED: Background Clearance TB Test/Physical