Translator - Spanish (205 Days)

About the role

Act as interpreter between students, parents, and school staff from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English and Spanish. Handle three-way hotline interpretations between school staff and parents, and render clear and exact translations of written materials following guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Interpret with no additions or omissions
• Complete daily phone activity logs
• Be available to work evenings, Saturdays, and on short notice for meetings
• Comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate
• Pursue continued development of skills and knowledge
• Be an actively contributing team member and support the District mission
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
• Learn the use of FM transmitters/receivers (interpretation equipment)

Requirements

• Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. Equivalency), plus 60 college hours (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Two years of experience as translator/interpreter
• Strong written and oral language skills in Spanish and English, including proofreading with keen attention to detail
• Experience with Google Docs, Word, and PDFs
• Adequate work environment to process calls if working remotely from home
• Reliable transportation

Skills

• Strong organization, time management, and prioritization
• Problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Exemplary attendance
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to work with a diverse group of individuals

Pay

Minimum Salary: $41,869.00
Median Salary: $51,061.00

Schedule

Full-time, including evenings, Saturdays, and on short notice for meetings.