Bilingual Orientation Assistant (Vietnamese/English)

Escondido Union School District; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Escondido Union School District in Escondido, CA is seeking Orientation Assistants to help newcomer, non-English speaking students feel comfortable in the school environment. You may translate for teachers, explain classroom rules to students and parents, and help facilitate conversations between teachers and families to help the student navigate the school system.

Candidates should be fluent in English and Vietnamese or the designated language, able to listen and translate concurrently, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent educational proficiency.
• Two years of experience providing simultaneous and consecutive oral interpretations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with district personnel and the public.

Responsibilities

• Translate for the teacher and explain classroom rules/policies to students and parents.
• Help facilitate conversation between the classroom teacher and parents and assist new students in navigating the school system.

Skills

Bilingual English-Vietnamese

Oral interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Escondido Union School District in Escondido, CA is seeking Orientation Assistants to help newcomer, non-English speaking students feel comfortable in the school environment. You may translate for teachers, explain classroom rules to students and parents, and help facilitate conversations between teachers and families to help the student navigate the school system.

Candidates should be fluent in English and Vietnamese or the designated language, able to listen and translate concurrently, and