Translator, Spanish Interpreter; GRANT FUNDED

Job Description

• Act as Interpreter between students, parents, and school staff from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English and Spanish
• Interpret with no additions or omissions.
• Handle three-way Hotline interpretations between school staff and parents.
• Completion of daily phone activity logs
• Must be available to work evening, Saturday, and on short notice for meetings.
• Render clear and exact translations of written materials following guidelines.
• All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate.
• Pursue continued development of skills and knowledge.
• Be an actively contributing team member and support the District mission.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university preferred;
  Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. Equivalency), plus 60-college hour.
• Two years of experience as a translator/interpreter required in an academic or hospital environment preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in English and Spanish, oral and written.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral language skills in Spanish and English, including proofreading with keen attention to detail.
• Experience with the use of Google docs, Word, PDFs.
• If working remotely from home, have an adequate work environment to process calls
• Strong organization, time management, prioritization, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to learn the use of FM transmitters/receivers (interpretation equipment)
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently.
• Exemplary attendance
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to work with a diverse group of individuals.