What are the responsibilities and job description for the Portuguese Interpreter - Translator - District-wide position at Leominster Public Schools?
Leominster Publics Schools
Portuguese Interpreter/Translator - District-wide
Job Goal:
Under the direction of special education administration and as assigned through the special education process, the Special Education Portuguese language interpreter/translator will follow a schedule of meetings across the district that require interpretation according to students’ Home Language. The Special Education Portuguese language interpreter/translator will assist with scheduling and confirming meetings, translate documents, and serve as interpreter as assigned by special education administration during school hours.
Qualifications:
- Proficient communication in English (listening, speaking, reading, and writing)
- Fluent interpreting, reading, and writing skills
- Ability to travel around the district
- Bilingual/Bicultural highly preferred
- Interpretation certification
- Experience working with diverse communities
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team
- Strong computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive, Aspen
Responsibilities:
- Follow a schedule provided by special education administrators for interpreting for parents/guardians/students in their first language at team meetings amd/or during assessments
- Translate documents at the request of special education administrators
- Maintain confidentiality of students and families
- Maintain, confirm and reconcile schedule for Special Education staff members and outside providers
- Maintain a schedule on the Google calendar and share it with special education administrator's weekly
- Maintain school files, paperwork and process
- Communicate with district staff and administrators
- Schedule and reschedule meetings as needed
- Other duties as assigned by special education administrators
Position Reports to: Director of Special Education
Please submit cover letter, resume and letters of reference.
