Wallingford Public Schools
Job Description ~ Part-time Translator
Specific Function:
The primary role of the translator for the Wallingford Public Schools is to allow the central office and school officials to communicate with those in our community who speak and read only or primarily Spanish.
Work Year:
11 months (August 1 - June 30)
Hours: 20 hours per week
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related field preferred.
- Fluent in written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
- One year experience in composing, editing, proofreading, or translating materials in English and Spanish for widespread dissemination or publication is desired
- Prior experience working in a public school setting preferred
- Professional attitude and customer service skills.
- Strong computer skills in Google Apps for Education
- Experience in a culturally diverse education environment performing interpreting functions is preferred.
Reports To:
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Essential Job Functions
- Prepares written translations of IEPs, legal materials, education records, examinations, other instructional and educational materials, bulletins, correspondence, minutes, and forms.
- Provides Spanish translation of various information posted on the District’s web page as directed.
- Provides interpretation for parents during conferences, suspensions, expulsions, IEP meetings, and other parent meetings.
- Reviews translated material submitted by District personnel and of other translators and proofreads/edits for accuracy of meaning, grammar, and syntax.
- Answers inquiries and interprets and explains words and phrases for meaning and appropriateness.
- Uses computers and related software in preparing translations.
- Prepares written translations of technical, educational, and general material for use by District personnel, parents, and the public and may also act as an interpreter for District employees.
- Provides simultaneous interpretations at District meetings, including the use of headphones and microphones, when available.
- Adapts translations to students’ cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.
- Follows ethical codes and District guidelines that protect the confidentiality of information.
- Assists and provides translation support for parents enrolling their children in school.
- Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum or designee.
- Physical and Mental Demands/Work Environment:
Note: The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable invited individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing.
- Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, see, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop.
- Frequent interruption of duties by staff, students, visitors and/or telephone.
- Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and/or pulling various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 20 pounds.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person
