Temp Individualized Education Plan Spanish Translator

JOB SUMMARY
Provides parents with accurate IEP translations from English to Spanish within 30 days of their request.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Outside of normal business hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews the IEP documents to ensure proper translation has been made. Using the AACPS web based IEP system uses existing web based software to translate IEP documents. Completes the translations within 30 days.
• Keeps a record of the IEPs that are translated tracking specified data.
• Prepare and send completed translations to parents and complete documentation with the web based system
• Assist with identifying translation programming needs.
• Attend monthly meetings to review translation findings and to collaborate on system improvements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate
• Associates Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

• Experience in interpretation or translation required.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Understanding of the special education and IEP process
• Ability to interact effectively with students staff and parents.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing Microsoft Office Suite -Word Excel Outlook and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Language Requirements

• Bilingual/Biliterate in speaking writing and reading English and Spanish native or near native required.

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses certifications and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• N/A

Driving Requirements

• N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions 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.

Physical Demands

• Sitting: over 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: over 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

• Office school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: under 1/3 of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time

Travel Requirements

• N/A

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