Gujarati Translator/Interpreter

Responsibilities

• Establishes rapport with culturally diverse students and their families.
• Accurately and completely interprets and/or translates languages between parents/guardians of District students to facilitate clear and meaningful communication and access to school services.
• Works at the direction of Administration and Director of Communication.
• Upon request from Administration, translates notes, forms, and school information from English into other languages or from other languages into English.
• Collaborates with District staff to create a safe, trusting and professional environment.
• Provides interpreter services at parent meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and other school functions, to include discussion about student academics, student discipline matters, medical emergencies and other sensitive matters.
• Once scheduled, performs duties with punctuality, reliability, and professionalism.
• Provides services as part of a team that enables each student to reach his/her full potential.
• Bridges communication gaps between students and families and school personnel.
• Brings forward questions or concerns to Administration or Director of Communication.
• Abides by strict confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

• Proficient bilingual skills (Oral and/or Written) in English and Gujarati.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills with culturally diverse students and families and school personnel.
• Speak and understand two languages with fluency, at an educated native speaker level, with an understanding of the culture behind the language.
• Ability to quickly establish rapport with students and families.
• Punctuality.

Compensation

$22.25 per hour.

Benefits

Not specified.

Schedule

Part-time, On-call. Local, onsite work required.

Pay

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About the Role

The Ames Community School District is seeking Gujarati Interpreters/Translators to work on an as-needed basis. This position requires proficiency in both English and Gujarati, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse community setting.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

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Schedule

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Pay

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