Citywide Bilingual Translator

Job Summary

Reporting to the Translation Manager, the Citywide Bilingual Translator will provide written translations of district-wide documents directed to parents of students with disabilities and local communities. This role will provide oral interpretations from English to Spanish and vice versa. This role will also edit internal translation documents and those by outside contractors.

Responsibilities

• Participate and support professional development for bilingual special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers
• Perform ongoing written translations of district-wide documents prepared for parents of students with disabilities and CPS communities
• Review and update translations recurring annually
• Maintain multiple language vocabulary directory for CPS commonly used terms
• Provide up-to-date data on translations that are completed
• Edit and proofread translations
• Serve as an interpreter for parents during CPS IEP meetings, legal proceedings, and other special education-related meetings
• Translate all departmental documents in English and other languages

Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience working in translation and editing, Two (2) years of experience in an educational setting preferred
• Certification or registration: Certification or registration in Translation Services (e.g. Illinois Court Interpreter Registry) preferred
• Bilingual: Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Conditions of Employment

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency
• Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Financial Security: Strong Retirement and Savings Options
• Work-Life Balance: Competitive Paid Time Off Policies

Pay

$44,000.00 Estimated Annual Salary Range

Schedule

Exempt