What are the responsibilities and job description for the Translator (Temporary Position) Grant Funded - 21st Century Community Learning Center Program position at Richmond High School for the Arts?
JOB STATUS: OPEN
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma. After-school tutors must possess a passion for helping students learn and have the knowledge and skills to equip students to find new ways to look at difficult skills and concepts. Tutors must have patience, as several students may need significant support with understanding certain content. Tutors must also have a positive attitude, ability to build rapport with students, and be able to initiate ways to motivate students when they become frustrated by academic material.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: The Translator & Interpreter (Part-Time) supports the division’s diverse and non-English speaking families by providing translation (written) and interpretation (oral) support. The Translator & Interpreter responds to staff requests for language support services, helps create a welcoming environment for diverse families, and collaboratively supports RPS staff serving our diverse community.
GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK: Works with teachers and students to develop di?erentiated resources that address the learning needs of all students. Support the coordination of language support services for students and families by managing incoming support requests from staff. Perform verbal interpretations from English to Spanish and Spanish to English for individual, school, and community events and meetings. Accurately translate written materials such as flyers, social media posts, district wide announcements/press releases, or other types of documents into Spanish.
REPORTS TO: 21st Century Program Site Director
HOW TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an on-line application. Please access website at: www.rvaschools.net.
When completing your application, include two email addresses of your professional references or upload letters of references. A combination of one professional reference email address and one letter are accepted. Richmond City Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.
LENGTH OF CONTRACT: This is a temporary position and can be terminated at any time by Richmond Public Schools.
This is a grant funded position and it is contingent upon availability of funds.
START DATE: Based on School Board approval
Salary : $21
