Bilingual Communications Support Specialist, Somali (Temporary)

St. Cloud Area School District 742; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term disability

Job summary

Saint Cloud School District 742 seeks an hourly, 10-month interpreter/translator to assist in navigating language and cultural barriers for students and families. Under Equity Services Director and site administrators, you will interpret at meetings, translate materials, and help families access district programs to support student achievement and equity.

You will work alongside administrators, teachers, and parents to promote academic success, attendance, and appropriate behavior while

Qualifications

• A.A. degree or equivalent education or qualifying experience.
• Bi-lingual in English and the identified language; fluency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in both languages.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, and school personnel in a diverse environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist families in communicating with teachers and schools, interpreting at meetings, conferences, and events; translate materials as needed.
• Assist in building connections between parents, schools, and community agencies.
• Support student success with administrators, teachers, and parents/guardians; focus on academics, attendance and behavior.
• Serve as a resource in schools to meet the needs of students and families.
• Develop relationships with staff, parents, and students; model intercultural sensitivity and respect.
• Maintain confidentiality and neutrality while interpreting; use respectful communication and cooperation.
• Encourage parents to attend meetings and voice their concerns and priorities.
• Represent the district in community organizations as directed by Administration and address concerns.
• Attend District meetings and participate in professional development as required.
• Support District programs that enhance student achievement.
• Assist and support students with cultural adjustment and social/emotional development to promote success.

Skills

Bilingual English

Work with diverse students

Problem solving

Education

A.A. Degree or equivalent

Job description

TYPE OF POSITION:

Non-Represented Hourly, 10 month

Hours may vary based on program needs

REPORTS TO:

Equity Services Director, Building Principals

SUPERVISION:

None

SALARY:

$22.50/hr - $28.50/hr (dependent on qualifications and experience)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• A.A. Degree or equivalent education or qualifying experience
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, families, and school personnel in a diverse environment
• Required to be bi‑lingual in English and the identified language; must be fluent in reading, writing, listening and speaking in both languages
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple assignments

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or closely related field
• Experience in a K-12 school setting and familiarity with best practices in youth development, cultural competency, and special education

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Equity Services and the school-site administrator, this position promotes School District 742’s mission and core values by assisting administrators, staff, students and families in navigating and resolving language and cultural obstacles to student achievement and school success. Effectively communicates with families, students, and school staff. Assists students and families in accessing district programs and services by providing interpreting and translation services at meetings, conferences, and other school events, including but not limited to, special education meetings, testing and assessment, open houses, and parent meetings. Works as a team member with all school staff to improve students' academic performance, achievement, attendance and/or behaviors. Assists Administrators in the resolution of school issues relating to cultural differences or perspectives between school culture and home culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist families in communicating with teachers and schools, and accessing district programs and services in interpreting at meetings, conferences, and other school events, and through phone calls and home visits when needed; including translating written materials as necessary
• Assist in building connections between parents, schools, and other community agencies
• Work closely with administrators, teachers, and parents/guardians to support student success in school, including academic performance, attendance and/or behavior
• Serve as a resource in the schools to meet the needs of students and their families
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, parents, and students, and interact in a manner that models intercultural sensitivity and respect
• Employ confidentiality and professional neutrality while interpreting; utilize respectful communication skills and cooperative behavior
• Encourage parents to attend and be active in all meetings and empower them to voice their concerns, needs, opinions and priorities
• Represents the district in community organizations and functions as directed by Administration and identifies and communicates community concerns
• Attend District meetings as directed and participate in required professional development
• Assist in implementation of District programs and activities that enhance student academic achievement
• Assist and support students with cultural adjustment and social/emotional development to promote school success
• Travel to assigned work sites as needed
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Frequent: walking, standing, bending, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long‑term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information .

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