Interpreter/Translator Job Douglasville area,Georgia USA,Language/Bilingual

Position: Interpreter/Translator (As Needed) THIS IS NOT A FULL-TIME POSITION

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Serve as an interpreter in meetings with families that do not speak English.
Translate documents as needed.

HOURLY RATE

$30 per hour for non-certified interpreters/translators
$35 per hour for certified interpreters/translators

LANGUAGES NEEDED

Spanish, Russian, French, Haitian Creole, Japanese, Chinese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Urdu, Twi, Arabic

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt / Temporary Position

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Temporary (AS NEEDED)

REPORTS TO

District Bilingual Liaison

QUALIFICATIONS Education Level

High School Diploma

Other Qualifications

Fluency in oral and written language other than English
Some experience preferred
Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

PROFICIENT SKILLS

Interpersonal skills
Listening skills
Proofread translated documents
Written and oral communication
Organizational
Computer skills
Experience in working with parents and youth
Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and backgrounds in English and specified language

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Interpret (oral) in specified language at Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, Student Support Team (SST) meetings, disciplinary meetings, 504 meetings, parent-teacher conferences, or other requested school system meetings. Meetings may be virtual or in-person and as needed.

Translate (written) documents, handbooks, letters, notices, webpages or other requested school system documentation from English to specified language, as needed.

Demonstrate prompt attendance.

Participate in training, in-service and learning opportunities.

Interpreter​/Translator

Interpreter/Translator