Long-Term Substitute ESL Associate Translator - Swahili and related languages

Long-Term Substitute ELL Associate Translator – Swahili and related languages

Urbandale Community School District Olmsted Elementary – Urbandale, Iowa. Open in Google Maps.

• Job : 5842030
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 20, 2026
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $19.95 per hour

JOB TITLE: Substitute ELL Associate Translator – Swahili and other related languages.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: An ELL Associate translates documents and interprets conversations from English to a student/family's first language and from a student/family's first language to English. Additional responsibilities include assisting teachers with working with ELL families, instructional groups, clerical, supervision, and other supportive duties.

• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
  • Translate materials to and from English.
  • Interpret conversations to and from English.
  • Knowledge of different cultures and ability to share that knowledge with students and staff.
  • Interest and ability to work effectively with students who are learning English.
  • Ability to work effectively with parents, students, and staff.
  • Ability to become knowledgeable regarding classroom and building procedures and to apply that knowledge.
  • Ability to follow directions and work without close supervision.
  • Ability to maintain accurate student records as directed.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to assist students with academic tasks.
  • Understanding of English language development.
  • Ability to utilize Google Suite tools (docs, sheets, forms).
• Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Para educator certificate preferred.
• Experience:
  • Experience with translating and interpreting.
  • Successful experience working with children preferred.
• Equipment:
  • Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines.
  • Familiarity with Google documents and sheets preferred.

• Translate written materials to and from English.
• Interpret conversations to and from English.
• Act as a liaison between the school district and English Learner families.
• Assist with daily classroom routines and supervision of students.
• Assist with individual students or groups as instructed.
• Use technology as needed.
• Assist in maintaining an orderly classroom.
• Administer individual tests from general education classroom as needed.
  
  Collaborate with ELL and general education teachers.
• Assist students with academic tasks.
  
  Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain a reliable attendance record.
• Other duties as assigned.

None

• Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
• Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.
• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

• Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.
• Occasional meetings outside the school day.
• Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

• At-Will Employee
• Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines

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• Kate Johnson
• 11152 Aurora Ave
• Urbandale, Iowa 50322
• Phone: 515‑457‑5000
• Email: