What are the responsibilities and job description for the Judy Center Family Translator (1 Year Grant Funded) position at Kent County Public Schools?
- Provide interpreting and translating services in the educational environment.
- Work with Judy Center staff to engage parents/guardians.
- Increase family involvement in all Judy Center activities.
- Work collaboratively with all school staff to support students and families.
- Under the direction of the school principal and Judy Center staff, help plan family workshops to support students academically.
- When requested by the administration attend meetings for the purpose of interpreting.
- Support Judy Center staff in surveying families and when needed, conduct home visits to identified families to determine how to best support them.
- Work with Judy Center staff to utilize multiple methods of communication to improve student learning and family engagement.
- When directed, participate in on-going professional development by attending workshops, lectures, and institutes on specific subjects to enhance job performance and knowledge of subject matter.
- Work cooperatively with students, school staff, and community partners to serve the needs of KCPS students and Kent County families.
- Interpretation during playgroups, family engagement events, home visits, and outreach with families will be required.
- Maintain confidentiality.
JobID: 519
Position Type:
ESOL/Judy Center Family Translator (1 Year Grant Funded)
ESOL/Judy Center Family Translator (1 Year Grant Funded)
Date Posted:
1/29/2025
1/29/2025
Location:
Galena Elementary School
Galena Elementary School
TITLE: Judy Center Family Translator (1 Year Grant Funded)
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma and experience with community organizations or agencies that serve the needs of youth. Fluent in Spanish and English verbal and written.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Judy Center Staff
SUPERVISES: N/A
JOB GOAL: Under the direction of the Building Principal & Judy Center Staff. The community will have access to a translator to support our Spanish speaking families in the community. The translator will allow families to access resources that may not otherwise have been possible. Additionally, the translator will help Judy Center and Infants and Toddler’s staff to involve these families in the rich programming being offered.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Terms of Employment: Part-Time Grant Funded position. Duration of employment is contingent on grant funding.
Salary Lane: Part-time/ $30 per hour/ 4 hours per week.
Bargaining Unit: N/A
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.
Salary : $30
