District Translator (2 positions available)

Blue Community; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Illinois is seeking a full-time District Translator. This role involves providing oral and written translations between English and Spanish, maintaining accurate records of translations, and interpreting at Board meetings for Spanish-speaking parents. Strong translation skills and bilingual proficiency are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in translation and interpretation of English and Spanish.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of translations.
• Willingness to attend training for skill improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide oral and written translations for the District.
• Maintain accurate records of all Bilingual/ESL translations.
• Interpret at Board of Education meetings for Spanish-speaking parents.

Skills

Oral and written translation skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Lake County Schools - Illinois - School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. What We Need: The District Translator is directly responsible to the Director of EL department and provides oral/written translation... Programs with oral and written translations in English and Spanish. Receive, translate, and submit English/Spanish documents to District departments, and principals. Maintain accurate records of all Bilingual/ESL and Immigrant translations that are received and submitted to appropriate parties. Attend training that may be available for translator to improve translation skills. Be available to interpret at regularly scheduled Board of Education and Committee Meetings for Spanish speaking parents... - Permanent - Full-time