Bilingual School Translator & Interpreter (Part‑Time)

North Gibson School Corporation; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Luzerne County is looking for a Bilingual Assistant / Translator to support school functions and assist in communication between families and the school. This part-time role requires fluency in both English and Spanish and involves responsibilities such as interpreting at events, translating written materials, and enhancing the enrollment process. Flexibility to work during school hours and evenings/weekends is essential.

Qualifications

• Exceptional fluency and literacy in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to speak effectively with staff, students, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an interpreter at school functions.
• Translate written communications for students and parents.
• Assist in the enrollment process.
• Serve as a link between school and families.
• Create a welcoming environment for students and their families.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Effective communication skills

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Bilingual Assistant / Translator (Part-time / as needed)

ABOUT NGSC:

North Gibson School Corporation proudly serves students and families from the communities of Princeton, Hazleton, Mt. Olympus, and Patoka, as well as the rural areas of northern Gibson County.We take pride in offering our students a tailored curriculum, developed locally by our professional teaching and administrative staff.Along with placing a high value on academics, we also take great pride in our extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, which provide many avenues for our students to be involved in their school community.Best of all, we are able to provide these excellent activities in some of the most up-to-date, technology rich facilities in the state of Indiana.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Other duties may be assigned.

·Serve as an interpreter at any school function, session, or conference that requires this service

·Translate any written communications that may be needed in the student or parent/guardian's home language

·Assist in the enrollment process

·Serve as a link between school and families

·Assist in creating a welcoming environment for students and their families

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Exceptional fluency and literacy in both English and Spanish
• Ability to speak effectively with staff, students, and community members

SUMMARY:

Part-time / as needed

Available to assist with meetings, conferences and other school functions both during the school day and evenings / weekends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Title:Bilingual Assistant / TranslatorDepartment:Office

Classification:Non-certified, Part-timeStatus: FLSA nonexempt; nonbargain

Reports To:Principal, Superintendent