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Interpreters/Translators, Title I
- Translation, Localization, Interpretation Jobs
- Administrative office management jobs
- Education, Training, Teaching, Science Jobs
Description
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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.
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Helps parents and families to understand curriculum standards and assessments as related to EL education
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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
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Conducts or assists with home visits to support EL student attendance and resolution of home/school conflicts
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Answers phone calls and provides information to community members, parents and school staff
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Interprets at intervention and IEP meetings, parent conferences, parent meetings and individual student assessments
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Provides orientation for families of non-English speaking children
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Translates district and/or school-based documents (letters, forms, newsletters, website information, etc.)
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Uses technology where appropriate, such as microphones, headphones, telephone conferencing
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Edits and proofreads text accurately to reflect language
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Uses dictionaries and glossaries for reference
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Follows ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information and maintains impartial
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Identifies and resolves conflicts related to the meaning of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors
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Educates families and school staff regarding the roles and functions of educational interpreters
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Assists with the Parent Phone line as assigned
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Manages work schedule to meet the interpreting and translating demands
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Supports the initial registration process by assisting families with limited English proficiency (LEP) in enrolling their child(ren) through the CMS International Center
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Administers and proctors WIDA Screener testing in the CMS International Center
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Attends a wide variety of meetings, community meetings, hearings, and/or interviews for the purpose of serving as an interpreter of conversations
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Attends staff and other district meetings as necessary
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Works cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member using good interpersonal relationship and communication skills
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Logs information regarding calls received and maintains detailed and accurate records on designated forms
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Performs related duties as assigned
Responsibilities
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Bilingual in Spanish/Other Language
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Two years of higher education or an Associate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with an emphasis on Education, Sociology or Psychology
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Two years of successful experience in a related professional or educational setting
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Bachelor's Degree
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Additional specialized training or education in working with students and families
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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
- Communication
- Team player
- Skilled Collaborator
