This position is posted to create a pool of candidates. Eligible Candidates will be contacted as positions become available at this school.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for facilitating cross-cultural communication through the process of converting one language into a different language to ensure meaningful and accurate communication between two parties who do not speak the same language.
Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:
- Ability to work flexible schedules
- Evenings/Nights
- Summer hours
Weekends
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides consecutive interpretation services at one-on-one or small group meetings.
- Provides simultaneous interpretation service at larger meetings or when requested at small group meetings.
- Sight translates documents upon request during meetings.
- Maintains interpreter ethics at all times.
- Researches relevant issues and technical terms as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
Experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Knowledge of school system terminology.
- Outstanding customer service.
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written language skills for both English and another language.
- Ability to accurately interpret conversation and presentation.
- Knowledge of advanced grammar and usage in both languages.
- Ability to effectively communicate with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communication styles, levels of skill and experience to support their child’s education experience.
- Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to response to the needs of diverse learners.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
Language Requirements
- Bilingual/Biliterate professional English as well as various languages native or near native required.
Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
- Successful completion of AACPS Interpreter Training Part 1: Basic Interpreter Skills and Ethics Part 2 (for work in special education) Interpreting in Special Education Settings issued by AACPS required.
- Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
- Daily access to reliable transportation.
Driving Requirements
- Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
Personal Vehicle
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LEADERSHIP ROLE
N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
- Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Walking: under 1/3 of the time
- Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Driving: under 1/3 of the time
- As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- No special vision requirements
Work Environment
Location
- Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
- In the community (homes, businesses, etc.): under 1/3 of the time
Noise Level
- Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements
Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time
Travel Requirements
10% day travel within the county to different schools.
JOB INFORMATION
Established Date:
6/1/2013
Title:
INTERPRETER: TEMPORARY
Alternate Title:
Interpreter Temporary
Reports to Generic:
Senior Manager
Reports to Specific:
MANAGER SENIOR: INTERNATIONAL FAMILY ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH
ORGANIZATION
Business Unit:
School & Family Partnerships
Negotiated Agreement:
N/A
HR JOB INFORMATION
FLSA Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Grade:
Temp
Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Temp-Terms of Employment)
Job Family:
Educational Support Services
Sub-Function:
Interpreters/Translators
