26 - District Spanish Interpreter and Translator

About the role

The District Translator/Interpreter provides interpretation (oral) and translation (written) of correspondence, forms, articles, technical manuals, and other instructional and educational materials from English to Spanish; serves as an interpreter for a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, and special events; performs related clerical duties; and provides effective communication between the school, the District, the student's family, and appropriate public agencies.

Responsibilities

• Translate accurately and concisely documents from English to Spanish and Spanish to English for the purpose of providing translation and interpretation for school and District-level functions.
• Provide interpretation for parents during enrollment, suspensions, expulsions, IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and other parent meetings, sometimes outside normal work hours.
• Spanish translations of various information posted on the district's website.
• Perform a wide variety of clerical work (e.g. typing, compiling terminology lists/glossaries, recording information, maintaining filing systems, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the district in providing necessary records/materials in both English and Spanish.
• Prepare and disseminate (as appropriate) written translations of IEPs, legal materials, workbooks, news articles, examinations, other instructional and educational materials, bulletins, correspondence, minutes, and forms.
• Answer inquiries and interpret and explain words and phrases for meaning and appropriateness.
• Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into Spanish while maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.
• Audit translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.
• Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for educational material.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all translated documents.
• Maintain cultural sensitivity when relaying concepts and ideas between languages.
• Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into Spanish while maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.
• Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.
• Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English and Spanish.
• Minimum of two years' work experience translating and interpreting materials.
• Valid Colorado Driver License.
• Complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and be cleared by the Office of Human Resources.
• Communicate effectively in both English and Spanish, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Skills

• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and idiomatic usage of English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of English and Spanish equivalent translations of general, technical, and subject-matter terms.
• Knowledge of Special Education language, documents, and procedures.
• Knowledge of oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
• Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
• Ability to demonstrate the ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English and Spanish.
• Ability to read, speak, and write effectively in idiomatic English and Spanish.
• Ability to work without technical supervision.
• Ability to be attentive to detail and take responsibility for accuracy of translation.
• Ability to edit articles for publication in English and Spanish.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District personnel and the public.
• Ability to proficiently use and operate a computer and keyboard.
• Ability to identify and correct translation errors.
• Ability to utilize online resources.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and peripheral equipment using modern software; operate a variety of modern office machines and equipment such as a typewriter, calculator, fax and copier.
• Ability to provide information and assistance to parents, the general public, and other staff members in a helpful, courteous, and timely manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information.

Benefits

Fringe benefits based on Schedule B Benefits Status: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay

Salary Range: Translator Salary Schedule

Schedule

Salary Schedule