Foundations of Interpretation Services Teacher FTE

Part-time, 0.2 FTE, Foundation of Interpretation Services Teacher position available for the  school year

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REA Calendar

Prorated based on hire date.

Based on level of education and full years of licensed teaching experience.

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REA Contract

• Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required:
  World Languages, English as a Second Language, or related area

RPS makes an effort to hire teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level.

• Licensed to train interpreters through the Community Interpreter International Training of Trainers or ability to obtain the training (this would be the candidate’s responsibility) - 40 hours.
• Certificate of Completion of the 40-hour The Community Interpreter International Training or ability to complete the training prior to starting teaching (this would be the candidate’s responsibility).
• Fluency of ACTFL Intermediate Mid proficiency in at least one language other than English (measured by a formal assessment or at least a high school diploma from the corresponding language speaking country)
• Three or more years of experience as a community interpreter

This teacher will be preparing students to become certified to enter the workforce as community interpreters in educational and social service settings. The classroom format is hybrid. The successful candidate will serve as a bridge between the classroom and the professional world, facilitating job-shadowing with district interpreters and exploring career pathways in legal, medical, and educational fields

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in language studies, social services, or related field
• Previous experience working with school-age children, families, and educators.
• Experience working in several settings of interpretation: legal, medical, educational, and social services
• Deep understanding of multilingual communities, their histories, and their cultures.
• Cultural competence training
• Experience with, or ability to lead, a project-based exploratory course.

• Deep understanding of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for interpreters.
• Ability to integrate foundational principles of interpretation across various industries, including healthcare, education, and legal settings.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise student job-shadowing opportunities with district interpreters.
• Proficiency in managing a hybrid course format, including supervising self-paced online content and conducting in-person check-ins or Q&A sessions.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) to track student progress in self-paced modules
• Demonstrated fluency in English and the target language(s) (oral and written).
• Successful completion of a language screener administered by the district, which includes:
• Oral component (conversational and academic proficiency).
• Written component (reading comprehension and written expression in both English and the target language).
• Vocabulary component (educational and culturally relevant terminology).
• Ethical component (scenario-based assessment reflecting the Interpreter Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice).
• Ability to interpret accurately and impartially in educational settings (e.g., classrooms, IEP meetings, conferences, registration).Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional standards.
• Basic proficiency with technology (email, video platforms, interpreting devices, scheduling systems)

Natalia Benjamin, Director of Multilingual Learning

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