Language Interpreter - Spanish

This position requires the ability to speak and read Spanish fluently. Hours per week: up to 29. Hourly ESP (72) lane placement. Last review date: January 2021.

About the role

Interprets at various meetings. Provides translation services with patrons whose primary language is not English to assist school personnel, schedule appointments, and ask permission for testing. Interprets during testing. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Responsibilities

• Interprets at various meetings (e.g. IEP, SEP, etc.)
• Calls parents to communicate information, schedule appointments, etc.
• Interprets during testing
• Assists in other areas when interpretation is needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must successfully complete three years of foreign language study or equivalent
• Some training in specialized education terminology
• Valid driver’s license
• Six months of job-related work experience

Skills

• Must speak required foreign language (Spanish) and English fluently
• Broad language vocabulary
• Knowledge of other cultures
• Knowledge of specialized educational terminology
• Interpersonal and communication skills

Decision Making

• Decides the meaning and context of words and phrases that require translation
• Determines when to meet with students through parents and teachers

Interactions

• Works closely with parents of students who require interpretation services
• Coordinates meetings with students
• Works with teachers and administrators to schedule meetings

Working Environment

• May travel to different schools
• Some stress in striving for accuracy in interpretation

Physical Requirements

• Required to speak and/or hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time