Interpreter (Portuguese or Spanish)

Framingham Public Schools

About the role

This is a non-bargaining, non-benefit position based on the interpreting needs of FPS and upon request. Facilitate communication between Framingham Public Schools parents/guardians and school staff through interpreting services. This includes bridging language and cultural barriers in order to protect educational rights of families and their children.

Responsibilities

• Interpret as needed for school meetings and events district-wide.
• Be the bridge between Portuguese or Spanish speaking parents/guardians and FPS staff.
• Interpret from English into Portuguese or Spanish and from Portuguese or Spanish into English.
• Provide linguistic and cultural assistance to the parents/guardians and the FPS staff members as needed and appropriate.

Requirements

• Native Proficiency in Portuguese or Spanish.
• Proficiency in English.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Experience the educational setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations not applicable.
• Training and Experience: Native Proficiency in Portuguese or Spanish. Proficiency in English. Strong verbal communication skills. Experience the educational setting preferred.

Skills

• Native Proficiency in Portuguese or Spanish.
• Proficiency in English.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$28.49 per hour.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Contact Information

The interpreting rate is as follows: $28.49 per hour.

Evaluation

The performance of this job will be evaluated by the Manager of Translation and Interpreting Services, FPS staff at the different schools/departments, and the Bilingual Office.

Helpful Links

Framingham Public Schools Website

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Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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