Interpreter/Translator

About the role

The Danbury Public Schools serve a diverse community of nearly 12,000 students, with over 45 spoken languages and a variety of ethnicities. The Danbury Public School District is looking for speakers fluent in Spanish, Portuguese or other languages to serve as interpreters and translators during meetings with parents, guardians, and other visitors and stakeholders across the District, and to provide accurate translations of written materials for distribution.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree or college experience preferred
• Demonstrated oral/written proficiency in English and a second language, Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred
• Ability to verbally translate spoken material from English into a designated second language and/or from a designated second language into English
• Effective communication skills
• Commitment to highest levels of confidentiality, discretion and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting/translating services in a variety of settings that range from small to large group settings and alternative settings including during telephone/conference calls
• Prepare written translations of instructional and educational materials, correspondence, and forms from one language to another for both individual and district-wide distribution
• Assist school staff with parent conferences, communicating with non-English-speaking parents, and making home visits as requested

Pay

Hourly rate of $20/hour. No additional benefits.

Schedule

As needed, generally for assignments during the student day, in keeping with the District school year calendar. Evening assignments during conference weeks and summer school vacancies also available, as desired. Available assignments will be posted daily for successful candidates to select in keeping with personal schedules.