Bilingual Interpreter - Translator - Special Education

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oral English/Spanish interpretation at Special Education meetings (i.e. MET, IEP, parent conferences, etc)
• Communicate with Spanish speaking parents/guardians on behalf of English speaking staff
• Aid Spanish speaking parents/guardians with Special Education forms and questionnaires
• Provide written English/Spanish translations as requested
• Maintain records of services provided and materials translated
• Afford assistance in prioritizing interpretation and translation requests
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Required Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required
• Pass Special Education department Spanish screening assessment (verbal and written); interpreting and translating experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Moderate proficiency in typing, with good accuracy
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc); specialized software and the use of a bilingual keyboard
• Knowledge of technical educational terminology
• Able to organize, to prioritize, to be attentive to details and to meet deadlines while working with minimum supervision
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing (English and Spanish); adjust to various language levels; maintain confidentiality

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• School Offices & Classrooms - Interpreting during parent-teacher conferences, special education (IEP) meetings, or disciplinary discussions
• Aiding with orientations, school board meetings, workshops, or community engagement events
• May travel to multiple school sites
• During meetings, translation work, or virtual interpreting
• Schools can be noisy and require quick thinking, especially when handling sensitive topics
• Carrying materials, documents, or equipment for presentations (usually under 20 lbs)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.