District Translator

Overall Purpose

The job of District Translator is done for the purpose/s of providing English/Spanish translation services for district staff, teachers, students, and families to facilitate communication.

Pay Scale: NT-13

Direct Supervisor
Executive Director of Public Relations and Communications

• Assists the school system in communicating with students and families in understanding system and/or school requirements and processes for the purpose of supporting student learning and achievement.
• Completes translation of documents.
• Organizes interpreting services (parent/teacher conferences, open house, etc.) for the purpose of meeting the needs of families and schools.
• Assists Parent Information Center for the purpose of registering non-English speaking families.
• Provides technical support to schools for the purpose of accessing translated materials from the Department of Education (Trans Act).
• Translates critical information for presentation to parents on websites and other public venues.
• Builds partnerships with local agencies (Catholic Social Services, UGA’s Romance Languages Department, etc.) for the purpose of developing a volunteer program for interpreting.
• Responds to emergency needs for translation for all schools.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• Skills-based Competencies

Required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: performing multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications;

and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

• Knowledge-based Competencies

Required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and perform translation services. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws;

community resources; student support services.

• Ability-based Competencies

Required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data;

and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data;

use job-related equipment; demonstrate flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment using standardized methods; work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; analyze issues and create action plans; independently interpret guidelines; problem solve with equipment in some circumstances; establish and maintain constructive relationships;

adapt to changing work priorities; maintain confidentiality; exhibit tact and patience; and be able to work flexible hours

High school diploma or GED equivalent

College training and/or academic preparation in both English and Spanish preferred

Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish

Reliable transportation between sites

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally, the job requires 75% sitting, 15% walking, and 10% standing.

Valid Georgia driver’s license

Criminal Justice Fingerprint

Background Clearance

Non-Exempt