Bilingual School Interpreter & Family Support Specialist

St. Cloud School District 742; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 30,996 - 39,261; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

St. Cloud School District 742 is seeking an interpreter/translator for its Equity Services team. This 10-month, non-represented hourly position focuses on breaking language and cultural barriers to support student achievement and family engagement.

Under the Equity Services Director and site principals, you will provide interpreting and translation at meetings, conferences, and school events, including special education meetings and parent sessions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Bilingual communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Education-related bachelor's preferred

Job description

St. Cloud School District 742 is seeking an interpreter/translator for its Equity Services team. This 10-month, non-represented hourly position focuses on breaking language and cultural barriers to support student achievement and family engagement.

Under the Equity Services Director and site principals, you will provide interpreting and translation at meetings, conferences, and school events, including special education meetings and parent sessions.