LANGUAGE Translator / Interpreter

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LANGUAGE Translator / Interpreter

Urbana School District

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Urbana School District #116

TITLE: LANGUAGE Translator / Interpreter

LOCATION: Urbana School District #116

SUPERVISOR: Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

JOB SUMMARY: The LANGUAGE Translator / Interpreter acts as a liaison between the school/district and families. He/she takes an active role in providing language translation, both in oral and written form, for the students and families in primary language to/from English across various settings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

  • Interpret for parent conferences, parent meetings, and Special Education meetings.
  • Translate written and/or classroom materials for parent(s), student(s), and the school and/or district.
  • Translate oral and written communication from both LANGUAGE to English and English to LANGUAGE.
  • Perform intake interviews with parents for new students to the district/school.
  • Assist students and families with registration, enrollment procedures, information regarding health education, immunization requirements and other community services
  • Provide information and answer questions about the school district and the bilingual program.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Carry out any other duties as assigned by the building and/or district administration  

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

  • Associates degree preferred but not required

EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience and ability to work with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
  • Experience working with students in a school setting preferred, but not required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Fluent in French and English
  • Knowledge of schools and education terminology
  • Good computer skills necessary
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Hourly position, as needed
  • Variable work schedule and irregular hours
  • Must have flexible schedule and ability to work as needed

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of support personnel.

START DATE:  ASAP

NOTE: This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: August 2023