District Translator

Overall Purpose The job of District Translator is done for the purpose/s of providing English/Spanish translation services for district staff, teachers, students, and families to facilitate communication. Pay Scale: NT-13 Direct Supervisor Executive Director of Public Relations and Communications Essential Functions Assists the school system in communicating with students and families in understanding system and/or school requirements and processes for the purpose of supporting student learning and achievement.Completes translation of documents.Organizes interpreting services (parent/teacher conferences, open house, etc.) for the purpose of meeting the needs of families and schools.Assists Parent Information Center for the purpose of registering non-English speaking families.Provides technical support to schools for the purpose of accessing translated materials from the Department of Education (TransAct).Translates critical information for presentation to parents on websites and other public venues.Builds partnerships with local agencies (Catholic Social Services, UGA’s Romance Languages Department, etc.) for the purpose of developing a volunteer program for interpreting.Responds to emergency needs for translation for all schools. Marginal Functions Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Competencies Skills-based Competencies Required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: performing multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records. Knowledge-based Competencies Required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and perform translation services. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; community resources; student support services. Ability-based Competencies Required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; use job-related equipment; demonstrate flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment using standardized methods; work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; analyze issues and create action plans; independently interpret guidelines; problem solve with equipment in some circumstances; establish and maintain constructive relationships; adapt to changing work priorities; maintain confidentiality; exhibit tact and patience; and be able to work flexible hours Requirements High school diploma or GED equivalent College training and/or academic preparation in both English and Spanish preferred Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish Reliable transportation between sites Physical Requirements The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 75% sitting, 15% walking, and 10% standing. Continuing Education/Training Valid Georgia driver’s license Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance Fair Labor Standards Act Non-Exempt