Description

Works with Title I school personnel to promote an understanding of the value of parent/school partnerships and assist them with building effective partnerships with EL families.
Helps parents and families to understand curriculum standards and assessments as related to EL education
Communicates with parents and families through a variety of means (community and school-based meetings, school website, flyers, etc.) to ensure EL parents and families are informed of opportunities to engage with their child's school
Conducts or assists with home visits to support EL student attendance and resolution of home/school conflicts
Answers phone calls and provides information to community members, parents and school staff
Interprets at intervention and IEP meetings, parent conferences, parent meetings and individual student assessments
Provides orientation for families of non-English speaking children
Translates district and/or school-based documents (letters, forms, newsletters, website information, etc.)
Uses technology where appropriate, such as microphones, headphones, telephone conferencing
Edits and proofreads text accurately to reflect language
Uses dictionaries and glossaries for reference
Follows ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information and maintains impartial
Identifies and resolves conflicts related to the meaning of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors
Educates families and school staff regarding the roles and functions of educational interpreters
Assists with the Parent Phone line as assigned
Manages work schedule to meet the interpreting and translating demands
Supports the initial registration process by assisting families with limited English proficiency (LEP) in enrolling their child(ren) through the CMS International Center
Administers and proctors WIDA Screener testing in the CMS International Center
Attends a wide variety of meetings, community meetings, hearings, and/or interviews for the purpose of serving as an interpreter of conversations
Attends staff and other district meetings as necessary
Works cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member using good interpersonal relationship and communication skills
Logs information regarding calls received and maintains detailed and accurate records on designated forms
Performs related duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Bilingual in Spanish/Other Language
Two years of higher education or an Associate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with an emphasis on Education, Sociology or Psychology
Two years of successful experience in a related professional or educational setting
Bachelor's Degree
Additional specialized training or education in working with students and families
Experience training adults on effective engagement strategies

Hard Skills

Scheduling and business planning
Multi-line phone proficiency
Meeting minutes
Advanced language knowledge
Advanced writing skills
Proofreading and editing skills
Document interpretation
Consecutive interpreting expertise

Soft Skills

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

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Language Spanish
Experience level Entry Level
Job type Full Time
Salary negotiable
CountryUnited States of America

Interpreters/Translators, Title I

Description

Works with Title I school personnel to promote an understanding of the value of parent/school partnerships and assist them with building effective partnerships with EL families.

Helps parents and families to understand curriculum standards and assessments as related to EL education

Communicates with parents and families through a variety of means (community and school-based meetings, school website, flyers, etc.) to ensure EL parents and families are informed of opportunities to engage with their child's school

Conducts or assists with home visits to support EL student attendance and resolution of home/school conflicts

Answers phone calls and provides information to community members, parents and school staff

Interprets at intervention and IEP meetings, parent conferences, parent meetings and individual student assessments

Provides orientation for families of non-English speaking children

Translates district and/or school-based documents (letters, forms, newsletters, website information, etc.)

Uses technology where appropriate, such as microphones, headphones, telephone conferencing

Edits and proofreads text accurately to reflect language

Uses dictionaries and glossaries for reference

Follows ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information and maintains impartial

Identifies and resolves conflicts related to the meaning of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors

Educates families and school staff regarding the roles and functions of educational interpreters

Assists with the Parent Phone line as assigned

Manages work schedule to meet the interpreting and translating demands

Supports the initial registration process by assisting families with limited English proficiency (LEP) in enrolling their child(ren) through the CMS International Center

Administers and proctors WIDA Screener testing in the CMS International Center

Attends a wide variety of meetings, community meetings, hearings, and/or interviews for the purpose of serving as an interpreter of conversations

Attends staff and other district meetings as necessary

Works cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member using good interpersonal relationship and communication skills

Logs information regarding calls received and maintains detailed and accurate records on designated forms

Performs related duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Bilingual in Spanish/Other Language

Two years of higher education or an Associate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with an emphasis on Education, Sociology or Psychology

Two years of successful experience in a related professional or educational setting

Bachelor's Degree

Additional specialized training or education in working with students and families

Experience training adults on effective engagement strategies

Hard Skills

Soft Skills