On-Call Interpreter, Translator

Job Description

Job Title: On-Call Interpreter/Translator

Reports to: Language Services Supervisor

Classification: On-Call

Dept./School: Communications/Language Services

Primary

Purpose:

Reynolds School District is seeking bilingual individuals to serve as on-call interpreters and/or translators in any language other than English. This position supports families of students as well as school personnel by providing interpretation or translation as needed.

Responsible for listening to, understanding, and interpreting/translating spoken or written statements from one language to another. Reproduce statements in another language for listening or reading audiences.

• Facilitate effective communication between two parties that do not speak a similar language by converting one spoken language to another.
• Attend conferences and meetings and act as interpreter to facilitate communication.
• Follow interpreter training protocols and District Code of Ethics.
• Attend district training to ensure performance according to district expectations.
• Ensure presence at meetings at different locations and times.
• Accurately relay concepts and ideas between languages (Translators).
• Create a new text in the target language that reproduces the content and style of the original.
• Edit and proofread text to accurately reflect language.
• Receive and submit assignments electronically.
• Use dictionaries and glossaries for reference.
• Interpret/translate both educational terminology and colloquial language.
• Read aloud documents in a language other than in which they were written.

• Prior job‑related experience and/or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job, including working as a bilingual aide or teacher, working directly with the community, or coordinating family education programs and training parents.
• Fluent and literate in the target language as well as in English to provide translation and/or interpreting services.
• Familiar with the U.S. education system as well as education in the native culture.
• Able to communicate effectively and respectfully with students, parents, and the school community using strong cross‑cultural and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, courteous behavior expected.
• Basic knowledge of computers preferred, but not required.
• Experience as a professional interpreter preferred but not required. Training is provided.

• Perform written translation and/or oral interpretation in the target language.
• Recognize and perform the three types of interpretation: consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation.
• Use standard English in verbal or written form.
• Use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Perform basic clerical functions and arithmetic calculations.
• Operate standard office equipment including computer, telephone, printer, copier, and presentation equipment.
• Effectively use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Communicate effectively and with proficiency both orally in person and by phone and in writing in both English and the target language.

• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability, Oregon Fingerprint & Criminal Background Check clearance.

• Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• For translators, exhibit manual dexterity to see and read a computer’s screen and printed materials.
• For interpreters, must hear and understand speech at normal levels and speak in audible tones so others may understand clearly.

• Ismael Gonzalez, Language Services Supervisor
• REYNOLDS SCHOOL DISTRICT
• Phone: 503‑661‑7200 x3228
• Email: