Esl Translator Interpreter

ESL Translator/Interpreter

Employer: Lawrence Unified School District (USD) – Lawrence High School, Lawrence, Kansas

Job : 4905700

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posting Date: Dec 13, 2024

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part‑Time (0.5 FTE)

Salary: $23.27 per hour

The ESL Translator/Interpreter provides translation and interpretation services for school‑related documents, administers English Language Learner assessments, and communicates with community, parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators.

• Administer required English Language Learner identification and outcome measures to ensure compliance with state and federal program guidelines.
• Assist in communicating with parents/guardians about special programs such as special education and ESOL.
• Provide accurate translation and interpret conversations verbatim to maintain clear communication channels.
• Translate or interpret school and district information (e.g., newsletters, notices, parent‑involvement materials, flyers) for parents/guardians.
• Maintain contact with district personnel, parents, vendors, and community groups to support concerned parties.
• Monitor translation/interpretation services to determine adequacy.
• Provide parents/guardians with information about non‑school related resources (social services, health, community agencies).
• Solicit additional translation and interpretation resources for languages not supported by the district translator.

Experience: Job‑related experience required.

Education: Targeted, job‑related education in a foreign language or English. Preferred: college degree with study in a foreign language or English and a Kansas teaching license.

Skills: Ability to perform technical tasks, upgrade skills, read technical information, compose documents, facilitate group discussions, and analyze situations.

Knowledge: Basic math, reading technical information, composing documents, and facilitating discussions.

Abilities: Schedule activities, gather and collate data, use equipment, work with diverse individuals, solve problems, and adhere to district policies.

The role involves occasional lifting and fine finger dexterity. Typical duties: 50% sitting, 30% walking, 20% standing. The work environment is generally hazard free with minimal temperature variations.

Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Kansas Department of Children and Families background checks are required. Physical examination/TB screening may be required.