District Translator/Interpreter

Hourly pay rate: $23.66+ (placement based on experience). View full ESP Salary Schedule.

About the role

Provide translation and interpretation services in Spanish and English for Harrison School District Two school and department personnel as needed. Serve as a communication link between District personnel and non-English and limited-English speaking families. Translate and/or interpret faithfully, conveying the message and intent of the speaker while maintaining confidentiality and a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide written translation services from English to Spanish and Spanish to English for various District and school/department needs.
• Proofread other translations and provide feedback.
• Provide oral interpretation services from English to Spanish and Spanish to English for district-level and school-specific needs.
• Assist the Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) Department in testing and evaluating students new to the District for NEP/LEP identification and placement.
• Assist with Spanish-based student assessments, such as ACCESS, as directed by the Supervising Administrator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s Degree preferred).
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in translation/interpretation, preferably in an educational setting.
• Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to frequently travel among District buildings.
• Advanced oral and written communication in English and Spanish.
• Ability to fluently read, write, and speak in English and Spanish, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Ability to provide accurate translation and interpretation services from English to Spanish and vice versa.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively in various communication settings (professional, formal, informal, legal, informational) with students, parents/families, school personnel, and community members from diverse cultures and educational backgrounds.

Applicants who upload transcripts or certifications may redact dates (e.g., birth, attendance, graduation). An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. Resumés may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.