Bilingual Education Interpreter & Translator (ES/EN) – School-Based

Van-Buren-Intermediate-School-District; Lawrence (MI); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Van Buren Intermediate School District is seeking a Bilingual Communication Specialist Program Assistant in Lawrence, Michigan. The role focuses on facilitating communication between English- and Spanish-speaking students, families, schools, and agencies, in both oral and written forms.

Responsibilities include interpreting classroom communications, translating official VBISD documents, and supporting IEP meetings with families and staff, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Formación

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required; bachelor’s degree and translator certification are preferred.
• Experience in a school setting, special education, and working with bilingual children and families is preferred.
• Strong interpretation/translation skills for meetings and home/school communications.

Responsabilidades

• Interpret and assist communication in the classroom between staff and students.
• Facilitate positive communication between the school and families.
• Translate VBISD documents including official parent notices and home/school communications.
• Provide interpretation of home-school information in person, via phone and during meetings.
• Provide interpretation and translation services for special Education meetings, including IEP meetings.
• Ability to connect bilingual families to school and service agencies.
• Maintains confidentiality across all settings.
• Demonstrates a high degree of flexibility and collaboration.
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon timelines.
• Seek ongoing improvement and accept feedback in a professional way.
• Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director or Superintendent.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Conocimientos

Fluent in English and Spanish verbal/w

Interpretation in classroom

Positive family communication

Document translation

Home-school interpretation

Special Education meetings support

Connect bilingual families to services

Professional presentation

Confidentiality

Flexibility & collaboration

Feedback & professional growth

Student-centered decisions

Policy adherence

VBISD guidelines model

Timely completion of tasks

Continuous improvement mindset

Additional duties as assigned

Valid driver’s license

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Translator certification preferred

Descripción del empleo

Van Buren Intermediate School District is seeking a Bilingual Communication Specialist Program Assistant in Lawrence, Michigan. The role focuses on facilitating communication between English- and Spanish-speaking students, families, schools, and agencies, in both oral and written forms.

Responsibilities include interpreting classroom communications, translating official VBISD documents, and supporting IEP meetings with families and staff, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.