What are the responsibilities and job description for the Translator/Interpreter - Internal Only Corvallis High School JobID: 2162 position at Corvallis School District?
- JobID: 2162
- Required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
- Translates district-wide documents, including IEPs and curriculum.
- Formats final product of documents, in Spanish, of various program applications including Excel, Microsoft Word and PDF’s and Google Docs.
- Translates verbal and written communication from English to Spanish and Spanish to English for students and families.
- Interprets oral communication as needed by phone or in person.
- Proofreads and edits other translations.
- Assists the Equity Coordinator with training for translators, as needed.
- Collaborates with Equity and Communication coordinator to update Dual Language Immersion and Spanish language information on the district website.
- Provides other related services as assigned.
- Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students, and the public in the Corvallis School District and enhances learning.
- Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for the position.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel, parents, students and the public; work collaboratively as a team member.
- Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.
- Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.
- Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff, and parents.
- Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
- Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by the district.
- Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.
- Knowledge of structure and content of standard English and Spanish including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation
- Ability to translate both written and verbal communication from English to Spanish and Spanish to English
- High level of bilingual and biliteracy skills in Spanish preferred
- An associate’s (or higher) degree, two years post secondary study (72 quarter or 48 semester credits), or a passing score on a district approved assessment.
- Minimum two years of technical translation and interpretation experience
- Ability to exhibit professionalism, leadership, and effective human relations.
- Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with individuals and groups of all ages.
- Ability to facilitate meetings and collaboration efforts with staff and community.
- Ability to communicate technical, complex and/or sensitive information to students and/or families
- Ability to collect, record, store, retrieve, assimilate, organize, and utilize information and records electronically and by using traditional methods.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws and state ORSs and OARs governing education, student and staff rights and local board policies and administrative rules.
- Ability to travel among district facilities as needed, and if driving, the ability to meet district driving standards.
- Standard First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within two months of hire, may be required.
- Translator.pdf
Position Type:
Support Staff/Translator
Support Staff/Translator
Date Posted:
8/2/2022
8/2/2022
Location:
Corvallis High School
Corvallis High School
PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to improve student achievement by performing translations for District schools, departments and programs and other translation services.
Hours: 15 hrs/week
Rate: $25.81
FLSA Status: Non-exempt (Classified)
Contract Status: Regular/Probationary
Start Date: 2022-23 School Year
Calendar: 181 Classified
Notes: This is a brief description/summary of the position. Please see attached to view the full job description. This position is posted until filled with earliest review on August 18th, 2022.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to sit for 3 to 4 hours and/or drive 1 to 2 hours. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is required to regularly walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), occasionally sit and reach with hands and arms (frequently reaching above the shoulder).
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee may drive approximately .5 to 1.0 hour per day. The employee must regularly lift, move, and/or carry up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds with assistance, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 60 pounds with assistance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally high.
NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position itself) at any time, as it deems advisable.
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ELL High School Teacher, Corvallis High School (2025/2026 School Year), Internal Only
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School Counselor - 2025/2026 (internal only)
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School Counselor - 2025/2026 (internal only)
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