What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTERPRETER (CHS) (SY23-24) (#1888) position at Chelsea High School?
About Chelsea Public Schools:
The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6,200 students in 11 schools, including a pre-K-1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, a virtual school, and 2 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at www.chelseaschools.com/cps.
Position Summary: Facilitate communication between parents/guardians and school staff through interpreting services. This includes bridging language and cultural barriers in order to protect educational rights of families and their children.
Job Responsibilities:
- Interpret as needed for school meetings and events district-wide.
- Be the bridge between Spanish speaking parents/guardians and CPS staff.
- Interpret from English into Spanish and from Spanish into English.
- Provide linguistic and cultural assistance to the parents/guardians and the CPS staff members as needed and appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Associates Degree
- Spanish-English Bilingual Written/Oral Proficiency
- Proficiency in Portuguese
- Microsoft Word
- Confidentiality Required
- Minimum of Associate's degree or 60 college credits
- Experience the educational setting preferred.
Terms: This will be a non-bargaining unit position and is eligible for benefits. 37.5 hours per week (includes ½ hour unpaid lunch). This position will take place during the school year. The number of school days are 185 days.
To Apply: Please submit an application and letter of interest on TalentEd.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Chelsea Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
