District Translator

Clarke County School District; Georgia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke County School District is seeking a District Translator to provide English/Spanish translation services for staff, teachers, students, and families to facilitate communication. The role includes translating documents, organizing interpreting services for conferences, and supporting the Parent Information Center with registering non-English speaking families.

The district relies on translation of critical information for presentation on websites and public venues, and collaborates with

Qualifications

• Translating documents for district use.
• Providing translation and interpretation to staff, students, and families.
• Translating critical information for district websites and public venues.

Responsibilities

• Assist the school system in communicating with students and families about requirements and processes.
• Complete translation of documents for district use.
• Organize interpreting services for parent conferences and events.
• Assist the Parent Information Center in registering non-English speaking families.
• Provide technical support to access translated materials (TransAct).
• Respond to emergency translation needs for all schools.

Skills

Translation

Interpreting

Document translation

Education

High school diploma or GED

English & Spanish bilingual

College training in English/Spanish

Job description

Overall Purpose

The job of District Translator is done for the purpose/s of providing English/Spanish translation services for district staff, teachers, students, and families to facilitate communication.

Pay Scale: NT-13

Direct Supervisor
Executive Director of Public Relations and Communications

Essential Functions

• Assists the school system in communicating with students and families in understanding system and/or school requirements and processes for the purpose of supporting student learning and achievement.
• Completes translation of documents.
• Organizes interpreting services (parent/teacher conferences, open house, etc.) for the purpose of meeting the needs of families and schools.
• Assists Parent Information Center for the purpose of registering non-English speaking families.
• Provides technical support to schools for the purpose of accessing translated materials from the Department of Education (TransAct).
• Translates critical information for presentation to parents on websites and other public venues.
• Builds partnerships with local agencies (Catholic Social Services, UGA’s Romance Languages Department, etc.) for the purpose of developing a volunteer program for interpreting.
• Responds to emergency needs for translation for all schools.

Marginal Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Competencies

• Skills-based Competencies

Required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: performing multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

• Knowledge-based Competencies

Required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and perform translation services. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; community resources; student support services.

• Ability-based Competencies

Required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; use job-related equipment; demonstrate flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment using standardized methods; work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; analyze issues and create action plans; independently interpret guidelines; problem solve with equipment in some circumstances; establish and maintain constructive relationships; adapt to changing work priorities; maintain confidentiality; exhibit tact and patience; and be able to work flexible hours

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent

College training and/or academic preparation in both English and Spanish preferred

Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish

Reliable transportation between sites

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally, the job requires 75% sitting, 15% walking, and 10% standing.

Continuing Education/Training

Valid Georgia driver’s license

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint

Background Clearance

Fair Labor Standards Act

Non-Exempt