Special Ed. Paraprofessional - Interpreter

Description:

Facilitate clear and accurate communication between Spanish-speaking families and school personnel through interpretation and translation services.

Support the special education team by attending and interpreting at meetings, conferences, phone calls, and hearings at various locations. Assist parents with scheduling meetings or conferences.

Assist families with understanding and completing required school forms and documentation.

Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and punctuality in all duties.

• Interpret during initial and follow-up meetings, annual case reviews, preschool diagnostic conferences, special education case conferences, and meetings involving parents, school staff, psychologists, and therapists
• Translate written documents including family history forms, letters, IEP forms, and legal documents.
• Assist Spanish-speaking parents in signing forms and coordinate appointments as needed.
• Interpret at casual hearings, suspension/expulsion hearings, disciplinary meetings, and during testing administered by related service personnel
• Attend all meetings punctually and reliably at various school locations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Special Education Director

• Fluency in both Spanish and English (oral and written)
• Associate's degree or 60 credit hours or passing the Indiana Para Pro exam within 90 working days of hire.
• Previous knowledge or experience in special education is preferred, but not required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with parents, students, educators, therapists, psychologists, and other school personnel.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside of regular business hours.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.