Beaumont independent school district

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide assistance for district stakeholders in need of translation language support; facilitate professional, formal, legal, and informational communications between School District personnel and persons whose primary language is Spanish.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Postsecondary (Bachelor’s) education preferred.
• Ability to deliver accurate translation of the written word from English into Spanish.
• Fluent Spanish speaker, with the ability to understand, read, speak, and translate in Spanish.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to use computer software programs and applications such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs.
• Ability to type translations accurately.
• Ability to lead efforts to coordinate translation of district documents into other identified languages.

Characteristics Duties and Responsibilities:

• Translate all requested district documents from English to Spanish and vice versa.
• Interpret for district staff and parents/students as needed.
• Interpret at all requested meetings, conference calls, and video conferencing.
• Maintain interpretation/translation services log for data collection purposes.
• Maintain professional confidentiality with student records.

School/Organizational Climate

• Support implementation of district and campus programs.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Relate to staff, students, and parents in ways that convey equality and mutual respect.
• Demonstrate skill in conflict resolution with administrators, parents, teachers, and/or the community.

School/Organizational Improvement

• Work cooperatively with others in developing the mission and articulating a vision for the school program.

Other Responsibilities

• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
• Perform other community and media relations job-related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands

• Ability to interpret Spanish to English and English to Spanish fluently, both in speaking and writing.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands

• Light lifting and carrying, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, repetitive hand motions; frequent bending, and stooping.
• Prolonged use of a computer.

Environmental Demands

• Normal office environment.
• May work prolonged or irregular hours.
• Regular travel to and from campuses.

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.