What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreign Language Interpreter (Hourly) position at STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES?
Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a Foreign Language Interpreter to support our schools communication with students, parents and other community members whose primary languages are not English. In this highly collaborative role, you will meet and interact with others to translate between languages to promote group understanding and support the productivity of educational environments.
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Essential Job Functions:
- Interprets and conveys responses from second language to first and vice versa.
- Receives information on subjects (e.g. SPED conferences) to be discussed and studied prior to the interpreting session; interprets accurately and proficiently; maintains confidentiality when interpreting sensitive information.
- Helps non-English speaking parents to register students for school at an English as a Second Language (ESOL) Intake Center.
- Supports non-English speaking parents during parent conferences, grade reports, and school meetings/functions; collaborates with ESOL teachers to assure non-English speaking parents have a qualified interpreter in all meetings as needed.
- Serves as a liaison between and among teachers, building administrators and central office personnel regarding the instructional program.
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Education and Experience:
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Thorough knowledge and fluent speech in at least one (1) foreign language
- Ability to aquire any certifications or licensure required by the VDOE
- Three (3) years of experience in an interpreter role, ideally within education
Preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- Thorough knowledge and fluent speech in mulitple foreign languages
About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:
Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference.
The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer paid Life Insurance.
To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.
Employment Terms: The schedule for this support position is part-time and structured on an hourly, as needed basis. This position may be grant funded and evaluated annually.
Benefits Eligibility: Eligible
Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.
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Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.
Salary : $20 - $30
