What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultural Liaison/Interpreter (One Year Only 24-25 SY) position at Douglas County School District?
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Job Posting Title
Cultural Liaison/Interpreter (One Year Only 24-25 SY)
Job Description
Interprets and translates district documents, assists with communication planning, interprets for attendees at District meetings and disciplinary hearings and promotes interpretation services and best practice across the District. Assists in providing translation and interpretation services as well as bilingual communications within the district and to the community. Provides assistance and support to staff, parents and community to ensure student success. Develops and promotes good community relations among various district and community clientele. Interpreter Certification or Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Translate documents for distribution including handbooks; guides; legal notices; forms; policies and regulations; discipline and internet use documents; relevant applications, etc. Utilize a variety of tools including software, dictionaries, publications, Web-based research, etc.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Facilitate communication and understanding between families, school, and community while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Provide information about school and community resources & services to families
Act as a cultural link between parents, students, school, staff, and community and work with staff to facilitate social and cultural adjustment in school.
Collaborate and coordinate resources with parent partnership groups in the schools, district, and in the community to assist families and students.
Interpret consecutively or simultaneously for parents during parent/teacher conferences, IEP meetings, expulsion hearings and student disciplinary hearings, and at school and district meetings as needed.
Certifications
Education:
Skills
Advanced knowledge of educational terms, phrases and acronyms in specified language., Bilingual and biliterate in English and specified language as determined by required district assessment., Effective oral and written communication skills., Frequent sitting; Occasional bending, squatting, or standing, General Office Equipment, Intermediate knowledge of inter-cultural communication including socio-linguistic diversity and variance., Mostly clean and comfortable., Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds, Operating knowledge of and experience with word processing and interpreting system., Skilled in interpersonal relations., Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions. Strong organizational and time management skills. Collaborative team player Maintains a generally positive attitude. Observes all District policies and procedures
Position Type
Regular
Primary Location:
Acres Green Elementary
One Year Only (Yes Or No)
Yes
Scheduled Hours Per Week
35
Fte
0.88
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year
176 Work Days
$24.47 USD Hourly
Maximum Hire Rate
$32.89 USD Hourly
Full Salary Range
$24.47 USD - $41.30 USD Hourly
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
Time Off Plans
This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
April 6, 2025
REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!
Job Posting Title
Cultural Liaison/Interpreter (One Year Only 24-25 SY)
Job Description
Interprets and translates district documents, assists with communication planning, interprets for attendees at District meetings and disciplinary hearings and promotes interpretation services and best practice across the District. Assists in providing translation and interpretation services as well as bilingual communications within the district and to the community. Provides assistance and support to staff, parents and community to ensure student success. Develops and promotes good community relations among various district and community clientele. Interpreter Certification or Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Translate documents for distribution including handbooks; guides; legal notices; forms; policies and regulations; discipline and internet use documents; relevant applications, etc. Utilize a variety of tools including software, dictionaries, publications, Web-based research, etc.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Facilitate communication and understanding between families, school, and community while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Provide information about school and community resources & services to families
Act as a cultural link between parents, students, school, staff, and community and work with staff to facilitate social and cultural adjustment in school.
Collaborate and coordinate resources with parent partnership groups in the schools, district, and in the community to assist families and students.
Interpret consecutively or simultaneously for parents during parent/teacher conferences, IEP meetings, expulsion hearings and student disciplinary hearings, and at school and district meetings as needed.
Certifications
Education:
Skills
Advanced knowledge of educational terms, phrases and acronyms in specified language., Bilingual and biliterate in English and specified language as determined by required district assessment., Effective oral and written communication skills., Frequent sitting; Occasional bending, squatting, or standing, General Office Equipment, Intermediate knowledge of inter-cultural communication including socio-linguistic diversity and variance., Mostly clean and comfortable., Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds, Operating knowledge of and experience with word processing and interpreting system., Skilled in interpersonal relations., Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions. Strong organizational and time management skills. Collaborative team player Maintains a generally positive attitude. Observes all District policies and procedures
Position Type
Regular
Primary Location:
Acres Green Elementary
One Year Only (Yes Or No)
Yes
Scheduled Hours Per Week
35
Fte
0.88
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year
176 Work Days
- (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
$24.47 USD Hourly
Maximum Hire Rate
$32.89 USD Hourly
Full Salary Range
$24.47 USD - $41.30 USD Hourly
- All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
Time Off Plans
This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
April 6, 2025
Salary : $24 - $41
