Temporary Aide - Language

Temporary Aide - Language Support

This position does not exceed 15 hours per week. Assist staff regarding interpreting services. Provide language support to parents as requested and scheduled by Multilingual Communication staff or the Language Support Liaison to increase the quality and quantity of involvement of non‑English speaking parents/families in the education process. Activities include interpreting at enrollment, fall/spring parent‑teacher conferences, individual parent meetings, grade‑level meetings, contacting parents by telephone, greeting/helping parents during enrollment and school functions, and assisting parents/guardians to complete school paperwork.

General clerical duties such as answering phones, basic computer functions, typing, electronic filing, copying, scanning, and distributing mail may also be required.

• Supports staff and families with communication so that school and parent involvement opportunities are positive and informative.
• Provides assistance, information, and materials to parents to encourage their involvement in the educational process.
• Some work will require interpreters to assist families to complete paperwork, particularly at enrollment time.
• Participates in professional development activities designed to prepare and equip language support staff members with information and tools to support communication with parents.
• Interprets information for parents on school and district related information, including special programs and district hearings.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information at meetings.
• Take part in professional growth activities.
• Serves or assists as receptionist to the building, answering phone calls, and providing information and assistance to callers.
• Assists with copying and distribution of documents and other materials for administrative and clerical staff.
• Assists in distributing incoming mail appropriately.
• Performs clerical duties for other staff as requested.

Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with USD 259’s guidelines for equipment use.

Travel between schools and central offices required.

• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• Attendance at required meetings.
• Work in standard office and school building environments.
• Additional demands upon request of Supervisor.

• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information.
• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook which will be determined and validated by testing.
• Use of good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed.
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

• A High School Education or GED equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and in a minimum of 1 or more additional languages both verbally and in writing required.
• Ability to use different levels of target language and mastery of written language required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in translation/interpreting - preferred.
• Interpreting/translation training will be provided.

• Entry level

• Internship

• Information Technology

• Primary and Secondary Education