Interpreter, ESOL Temporary

Requirements

• Educational Level: High School Diploma or HSE required; bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent studies from abroad preferred
• Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Driver's License
• Experience: Two years of experience as an interpreter/translator preferred
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; Requires traveling to various locations and working in the evenings
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; fluency in English and at least one other language: Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Hindi, French, Haitian/Creole, Russian, Japanese or other languages as identified by immigrant student population; Proficiency in computer application skills

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Keeps all appointments and assignments and reports to assigned site promptly
• Affords assistance in the translation and interpretation of school-home meetings
• Maintains and keeps all conferences confidential
• Ensures school documents are completed accurately and legibly by translating information appropriately
• Informs Coordinator immediately when interpreting sensitive and/or reportable issues
• Encourages families to participate in school affairs and promotes school involvement
• Attends and participates in appropriate workshops and in-service training
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator