Spanish/English Interpreter

Job Title: Spanish/English Interpreter

Reports To:  Principal

Position Purpose:  The job of Interpreter was established for the purpose of providing limited and responsible translation work of various documents and newsletters into Spanish or English, attending a variety of meetings and serving as a Spanish/English interpreter, and serving as a resource to other district personnel requiring assistance with non-English speaking persons.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Fluent in Spanish/English language

Performance Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Limited translation of a variety of documents (e.g. handbooks, testing materials, eligibility reports, calendars, manifestation hearing reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing/translating materials in Spanish/or English.
• Attends a wide variety of meetings and/or hearings for the purpose of serving as an interpreter of Spanish and English conversations.
• Participates in workshops, conferences and/or meetings for the purpose of maintaining skills for professional growth and/or conveying information.
• Reads a variety of materials (e.g. letters, instructional materials, brochures, articles, handbooks, bulletins, Individualized Education Plans (IEP), etc.) for the purpose of interpreting materials in Spanish and/or English.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others and solve practical problems.  Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:  correct English and Spanish usage, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.  Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:  proficiency in Spanish, translating written documents, operating standard office equipment using pertinent software applications, preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Ability is required to schedule activities, gather and/or collate data, and use job-related equipment.  Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances, analyze data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using defined methods.  Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.  Working with diverse groups and maintaining confidentiality are essential requirements of this job.

Physical/Emotional Requirements:  (the incumbent may be required to use the below requirements during any part of the working day.)

Salary : $11