Anticipated School Translator​/Administrative Assistant

Anticipated School Translator/Administrative Assistant

201 Day Working Calendar, 8/14/2026-6/25/2027 Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off Compensation starting at: $55,462.00 per year, DOE

Reports To:

Building Administration

Position

Description:

Primarily based out of Jackson Hole Middle School, this position is responsible for coordinating and conducting a large part of translation/interpretation for the school district. The position requires flexible hours to interpret for evening meetings and other last-minute translations as needed. Additionally, the position assists with secretarial duties and may assist other school district departments / schools as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

Serve as translator/interpreter for Jackson Hole Middle School. May assist with IEPs, Student Evaluations, Referrals, and Transition Meetings and other student services. Translates forms and other documents. Coordinates with families of students to facilitate their participation in education services: informing parents of upcoming meetings, contacting parents regarding appointments with outside agencies, etc. Assists with parent teacher conferences, and other school-wide events such as after school events, etc.

Serves as translator/interpreter for school / district level communication, documents, and events. Assists with phone calls and in-person interactions at school buildings for families needing Spanish interpretation. Coordinates with the school principal and (or) district Information Coordinator to ensure the translation/interpretation of district level communication. Works with the school principal and (or) information Coordinator to improve overall communication to and from Spanish-speaking families.

Assists with program-wide translation of curriculum and materials for the dual immersion program. Assists with secretarial duties for school buildings. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and

Skills:

High levels of proficiency in oral and written English/Spanish and the ability to conduct simultaneous translations. Knowledge of computers, Google software applications and Microsoft Word/Excel, and other office equipment (copiers, fax, etc.) Knowledge of and familiarity with the specified language, culture, including customs, values, beliefs, and behaviors. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Ability to work flexibly and with minimal direction. Ability to manage projects/tasks and meet predetermined deadlines. Ability and desire to work collaboratively with colleagues in the Student Services Department and throughout the district. Ability to work flexible hours. Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

Preferred Background and Work Experiences:
Experience working with Spanish-speaking parents and families in an educational setting. Experience with various communication structures and systems:
School Messenger, Publisher, etc. Understanding of the Latino community in Teton County and contacts with community service agencies. Experience contracting with outside translation services.

Education, License, Certification or Formal Training:
High school graduation or equivalent. Associate and/or Bachelor's degree preferred. Training/certification in translation/interpretation preferred.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit on the floor depending on the age of the children.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. 0 - 12 feet and on occasion up to 20 feet, such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person, may need to lift arms to write on chalk or marking board and…