What are the responsibilities and job description for the Language Interpreter - Spanish position at Granite School District?
- Interprets at various meetings (e.g. IEP, SEP, etc.)
- Calls parents to communicate information, schedule appointments, etc.
- Interprets during testing.
- Assists in other areas when interpretation is needed.
- Other duties as assigned*
- Must speak Spanish and English fluently.
- Broad language vocabulary.
- Knowledge of other cultures.
- Knowledge of specialized educational terminology.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
- Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time.
JobID: 18037
Position Type:
Paraeducators & Instructional Assistants/Language Interpreter
Paraeducators & Instructional Assistants/Language Interpreter
Date Posted:
3/29/2024
3/29/2024
Location:
GRANGER SR. HIGH
GRANGER SR. HIGH
Date Available:
As soon as possible
As soon as possible
Closing Date:
04/05/2024
Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.04/05/2024
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Brittany Sylvester, Assistant Principal, at (385)-646-6306 or email bsylvester1@graniteschools.org
Hours per week: 29
Job Title
Language Translator
Department
Educational Equity / Special Education
Supervisor
Principal
Salary Schedule
Hourly ESP (72)
Lane Placement
jj
Contract Length
Hourly Only
FLSA Classification
Non-exempt
Last Review Date
January 2021
Job Summary
Interprets for patrons as they enter the front office and at various meetings. Provides translation services with patrons whose primary language is not English to assist school personnel, schedule appointments, and ask permission for testing. Interprets during testing. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.
Essential Functions
Required Education and Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must successfully complete three years of foreign language study or equivalent.
Some training in specialized education terminology.
Must have a valid Utah driver’s license.
Required Prior Experience
Must have six months of job-related work experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Decides the meaning and context of words and phrases that require translation. Determines when to meet with students through parents and teachers.
Interactions with Others
Works closely with parents of students who require interpretation services. Coordinates meetings with students. Works with teachers and administrators to schedule meetings.
Supervisory Responsibility
NA
Budget Responsibility
NA
Working Environment
May travel to different schools. Some stress in striving for accuracy in interpretation.
Physical Requirements – Not limited to the following:
- Interprets at various meetings (e.g. IEP, SEP, etc.)
- Calls parents to communicate information, schedule appointments, etc.
- Interprets during testing.
- Assists in other areas when interpretation is needed.
- Other duties as assigned*
- Must speak Spanish and English fluently.
- Broad language vocabulary.
- Knowledge of other cultures.
- Knowledge of specialized educational terminology.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
- Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time.
JobID: 18037
Position Type:
Paraeducators & Instructional Assistants/Language Interpreter
Paraeducators & Instructional Assistants/Language Interpreter
Date Posted:
3/29/2024
3/29/2024
Location:
GRANGER SR. HIGH
GRANGER SR. HIGH
Date Available:
As soon as possible
As soon as possible
Closing Date:
04/05/2024
Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.04/05/2024
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Brittany Sylvester, Assistant Principal, at (385)-646-6306 or email bsylvester1@graniteschools.org
Hours per week: 29
Job Title
Language Translator
Department
Educational Equity / Special Education
Supervisor
Principal
Salary Schedule
Hourly ESP (72)
Lane Placement
jj
Contract Length
Hourly Only
FLSA Classification
Non-exempt
Last Review Date
January 2021
Job Summary
Interprets for patrons as they enter the front office and at various meetings. Provides translation services with patrons whose primary language is not English to assist school personnel, schedule appointments, and ask permission for testing. Interprets during testing. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.
Essential Functions
Required Education and Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must successfully complete three years of foreign language study or equivalent.
Some training in specialized education terminology.
Must have a valid Utah driver’s license.
Required Prior Experience
Must have six months of job-related work experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Decides the meaning and context of words and phrases that require translation. Determines when to meet with students through parents and teachers.
Interactions with Others
Works closely with parents of students who require interpretation services. Coordinates meetings with students. Works with teachers and administrators to schedule meetings.
Supervisory Responsibility
NA
Budget Responsibility
NA
Working Environment
May travel to different schools. Some stress in striving for accuracy in interpretation.
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