Interpreter/Translator (Spanish), Exchange/EOY (26-27 SY)

Under general supervision, performs support work with minimal decision-making discretion bridging the communication gap between district/school personnel and individuals (primarily parents and guardians of students) using a language other than English. Position promotes academic achievement and family/community engagement in schools and central office.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Provide interpreting (process of enabling verbal communication between individuals using multiple languages) and translating (process of transferring written documents from one language to another) services for assigned schools or departments
• Collaborate with staff to provide information to parents/guardians and other stakeholders regarding curriculum, assessment, school and district performance, policies, and procedures in a language that they can understand
• Promote an understanding of the value of parent/school partnerships and assist in building effective partnerships with Multilingual Learner (ML) families
• Communicate with families through a variety of means (meetings, phone calls, school website, flyers, etc.) to ensure ML families are informed of opportunities to engage with their child's school
• Edit and proofread text accurately
• Attend and interpret at Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, parent conferences, orientations, individual student assessments meetings, and other events/meetings
• Assist ML families with navigating school processes such as school enrollment, hardship applications, and residency appeal applications as assigned
• Assist school personnel with home visits to support ML student attendance and resolution of home/school conflicts
• Translate letters, forms, newsletters, and other correspondence
• Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meaning of words, concepts, or behaviors
• Respond to parent/guardian phone calls or voicemails; maintain call documentation
• Assist Language Minority Families with school enrollment
• Assist with administering and proctoring the WIDA Screener testing
• Participate in professional development and other meetings
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of interpreters and translators
• Knowledge of English and a language other than English including the meaning/spelling of words, rules of composition, grammar, and pronunciation
• Knowledge of public school curriculum and assessments
• Ability to listen to, understand, and communicate information and ideas presented both verbally and in writing in a way that others will understand
• Ability to collect, synthesize, and understand different types of student data (performance, attendance, and discipline)
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business and instructional needs
• Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
• Ability to use dictionaries and glossaries for reference
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, such as after school and on weekends
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or another language required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Two (2) years' related work experience required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Pay

Hourly, NC 08

Schedule

Full-time, 10 months

Reports to Principal or assigned supervisor. The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.