Interpreter International Language - Washington Elementary, 8 hours

Employer: Olathe Public Schools
Location: Olathe, KS

About the role

The International Language Interpreter provides communication services to families who speak languages other than English, primarily focusing on Spanish-speaking families.

Responsibilities

• Translates communications to and from assigned schools, including fliers, calendars, newsletters, and letters.
• Sends interpreter requests to the Language Management Specialist at least 5 days in advance for Spanish and 10 days for other languages.
• Assists families with school enrollment, withdrawals, and transfers (e.g., enrollment days, kindergarten transition, Kamp Kindergarten).
• Interprets for afterschool and evening activities such as Back to School night, Sneak a Peek night, and Open House.
• Assists the nurse, attendance, and office staff with phone calls.
• Interprets for meetings including ELL, IEP, SIT, parent/teacher conferences, Parent Night, Site Council, and special education meetings.
• Sends Blackboard messages to Spanish-speaking families.
• Assists Hispanic families with school-based needs through proper channels (counselor, social worker, nurse, principal, or community resources).
• Assists freelance interpreters during parent-teacher conferences.
• Updates contact information for Spanish-speaking families, including emergency contacts.
• Performs other related duties to ensure efficient functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Ability to read, write, and translate in both English and Spanish.
• Strong listening and oral communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Significant fine finger dexterity.
• Generally requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.
• Performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance (for employees working at least 6 hours per day).
• Dental and vision insurance (for employees working at least 3.5 hours per day).
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off.
• Pay dates on the 15th and 30th of each month.

Pay

Hourly range: $19.00

Schedule

• Full-time, permanent position.
• 188 days per year.
• Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day.

Clearances required: Background clearance, TB test/physical.