LANGUAGE Translator​/Interpreter

Urbana School District #116

LANGUAGE Translator / Interpreter

Urbana School District #116

Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

The LANGUAGE Translator / Interpreter acts as a liaison between the school/district and families. He/she takes an active role in providing language translation, both in oral and written form, for the students and families in primary language to/from English across various settings.

• Interpret for parent conferences, parent meetings, and Special Education meetings.
• Translate written and/or classroom materials for parent(s), student(s), and the school and/or district.
• Translate oral and written communication from both LANGUAGE to English and English to LANGUAGE.
• Perform intake interviews with parents for new students to the district/school.
• Assist students and families with registration, enrollment procedures, information regarding health education, immunization requirements and other community services.
• Provide information and answer questions about the school district and the bilingual program.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the building and/or district administration.

• EDUCATION: Associates degree preferred but not required.
• EXPERIENCE: Experience and ability to work with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Experience working with students in a school setting preferred, but not required.

• Fluent in French and English.
• Knowledge of schools and education terminology.
• Good computer skills necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Hourly position, as needed.
• Variable work schedule and irregular hours.
• Must have flexible schedule and ability to work as needed.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of support personnel.

As soon as possible.

This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position. This position is non-exempt. Pay is $18.72/hr.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER