Translator​/Interpreter - Part-Time - Interim

Translator/Interpreter
- Part-Time
- Interim

Assists school personnel and Spanish, Ukrainian-Russian speaking parents and students to communicate more effectively. Work involves oral and written translation from Spanish, Ukrainian-Russian to English and from English to Spanish or Ukrainian-Russian. Employee is responsible for oral translations during parent/teacher and parent/administrator conferences, during administration of tests to students, and during emergency situations in which language is a barrier for resolving the situation.

Employee is responsible for written translations from English to Spanish or Ukrainian-Russian for such purposes as notification regarding school activities, student progress, disciplinary actions, etc. Employee is responsible for written translation from Spanish or Ukrainian-Russian to English for such purposes as translation school of school records, medical records, notes from parents, etc.

Translates written documents from English to Spanish or Ukrainian-Russian and from Spanish or Ukrainian-Russian to English. Translates orally from English to Spanish or Ukrainian-Russian and from Spanish or Ukrainian-Russian to English during conferences, telephone calls, testing, information gathering from other school districts, emergency situations, etc. Assists Spanish or Ukrainian-Russian speaking students and their families with the school enrollment process. Serves as liaison between the school district and Latino or Ukrainian-Russian groups and organizations in the community.

Assists school staff in understanding and appreciating the Latino or Ukrainian-Russian culture. Performs other related work as required.

Graduation from high school and demonstrated ability to speak, understand, read and write fluently in both English, Spanish or Ukrainian-Russian; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.