Occasional Interpreter Worker

POSTING DETAILS

The Longview School District has an opening for an Occasional Interpreter Worker

231211003

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Schedule: Variable

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Closing Date: January 30 2025

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be bilingual.
• Must pass a test for competency prior to employment.
• Must work cooperatively with others.
• Must maintain respectful, positive interactions.
• Must have good communication and public relations skills.
• Must be comfortable in public speaking.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and records.
• Must be flexible; recognize and adjust to different cultural backgrounds.
• Must have a proven record of punctuality, dependability, and consistent attendance.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Facilitate effective communication between two parties that do not speak a similar language by converting one spoken language to another.
• Attend conferences and meetings and act as official translator to mediate discussion.
• Accurately relay concepts and ideas between languages.
• Facilitate communication for people with limited English proficiency.
  
  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply online at www.longviewschools.com, and provide the following documents electronically:

• Electronic application
• Electronic cover letter
• Electronic resume
• Three (3) professional references
• Complete, submitted applications will receive an email with further instructions.
  
  

Current employees must initiate an application and submit a cover letter. Applicants will be contacted for testing by Human Resources.

The Longview School District is a Drug & Tobacco Free workplace.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: New employees will be required to complete an INS 1-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.

Disclosure Statement and Background Check

Pursuant to RCW 43.43.830 through RCW 43.43.840, new employees will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating any convictions of crimes against persons as listed in the law. In addition, a background check based on fingerprints will be requested from the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Job Sharing: Pursuant to RCW 28A.405.070, the district will accept applications from individuals wishing to share a position.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Education

The Longview School District is an Equal Opportunity district in education programs, activities, services, and employment. Longview School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran, or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. We provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. If you have a physical or mental disability that causes you to need assistance to access school facilities, programs, or services, please notify the school principal. This district endeavors to maintain an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against should contact the school principal. In addition, the following district employees, located at 2715 Lilac Street, Longview, have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Section 504, Student ADA Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator

Tony VanderMaas, Assistant Superintendent

(360) 575-7019

tvandermaas@longview.k12.wa.us

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Penny Andrews, Director of Human Resources

(360) 575-7001

pandrews@longview.k12.wa.us

Conditions of Employment

• Are you eligible to work in the United States?
• Is your record clear of any crimes against persons as defined in RCW 43.43.830 and listed as follows: aggravated murder; first or second degree murder; first or second degree kidnapping; first, second, or third degree assault; first, second, or third degree rape; first, second, or third degree statutory rape; first or second degree robbery; first degree arson; first degree burglary; first or second degree manslaughter; first or second degree extortion; indecent liberties; incest; vehicular homicide; first degree promoting prostitution; communication with a minor; unlawful imprisonment; simple assault; sexual exploitation of minors; first or second degree criminal mistreatment; child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020; first or second degree custodial interference; malicious harassment; first, second, or third degree child molestation; first or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor; first or second degree rape of a child; patronizing a juvenile prostitute; child abandonment; promoting pornography; selling or distributing erotic material to a minor; custodial assault; violation of child abuse restraining order; child buying or selling; prostitution; felony indecent exposure; or any of these crimes as they may be renamed in the future?
• Is your record clear of any dependency action under RCW 13.34.030(2)(b) to have sexually assaulted or exploited any minor or to have physically abused any minor?
• Is your record clear of being found by a court in a domestic relations proceeding under Title 26 RCW to have sexually abused or exploited any minor or to have physically abused any minor?
• Is your record clear of being found in any final decision by the director of the department of licensing or a disciplinary board in the following businesses or professions to have sexually abused or exploited any minor or to have physically abused any minor: chiropractic; dentistry; dental hygiene; drugless healing; massage; midwifery; osteopathy; physical therapy; physicians; practical nursing; registered nursing; psychology; and real estate brokers and salespeople?
• Is your record clear, for the last seven years, of being released from prison or of a conviction of any offense that involved drugs, embezzlement, or fraud?
• Will you consent to a criminal history background check?
• Do you certify the answers given herein are true and complete to the best of your knowledge?
• I authorize the Longview School District to inquire with former employers or references and obtain any and all information regarding my job related background. I release and waive the Longview School District, my former employers, and all references from any and all liability in obtaining or disclosing such information. I agree that if I have provided false or incomplete statements, the district may, at its sole discretion, without notice or due process procedures, terminate my employment contract. If such action is taken by the district, the contract shall be deemed void from its inception. References and personal information which become a part of this application will be regarded as confidential and shall not be revealed to me.
  
  

General Questions

• What language(s) are you fluent in?
• How would you measure your proficiency level of the language(s) you listed? 1 (entry) - 5 (proficient).
• Do you have prior (paid?) experience working as an interpreter?
• How well can you understand different dialects and accents?
• Are you a former school district employee? If yes, please give dates and position.
  
  

Attachments

Cover Letter *

Current Resume*

College Transcripts or ETS Results

Optional Application Documents 1

References

Classified Professional References: 3 of 7 external references required.