Bilingual Special Education Interpreter & Paraprofessional

Muhlenberg School District; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Muhlenberg School District is seeking a Special Education Translator/Paraprofessional for Grades K-12. The role focuses on facilitating communication between students, parents, teachers, and staff by translating spoken and written language with accuracy and cultural sensitivity.

The position involves attending meetings, translating educational materials, and supporting confidentiality in sensitive educational settings within the district.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English, written and spoken.
• Experience as a translator preferred.
• Experience in education or school settings preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Listen to and interpret statements between languages to keep parties informed.
• Attend conferences/meetings as an official interpreter to mediate discussion.
• Translate written materials between languages as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Accompany non-English-speaking visitors to facilitate communication.
• Translate educational materials issued by the department.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Written & spoken English/Spanish

Communication

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Muhlenberg School District is seeking a Special Education Translator/Paraprofessional for Grades K-12. The role focuses on facilitating communication between students, parents, teachers, and staff by translating spoken and written language with accuracy and cultural sensitivity.

The position involves attending meetings, translating educational materials, and supporting confidentiality in sensitive educational settings within the district.