District Translator, part-time, Anticipated

New London Public Schools; New London (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

New London Public Schools seeks a part-time District Translator to translate documents and provide interpretation for meetings and seminars. This hourly, as-needed position may involve specialized subject areas and requires bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

Knowledge of translation standards and terminology is preferred. The incumbent will read and rewrite materials, interpret speeches, and prepare briefings on topics to be discussed.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English and Spanish with strong communication skills.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Associate's degree or 60 college credits.
• Excellent proofreading and confidentiality.
• Ability to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents and material between languages as needed.
• Interpret at seminars and meetings (consecutive or simultaneous).
• Translate spoken statements and responses between languages.
• Prepare by briefings or reading on subject.
• Participate in establishing specialized contacts for the university.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Proofreading

Education

Associate's degree / 60 college credits

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

TITLE: District Translator, part-time, Anticipated

REPORTS TO: Director of MLL Education or designee

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Part-time hours, hourly pay rate

SUPERVISES: N/A

Primary Function

Under general supervision, translates documents and other material from one language to another; and/or translates spoken passages from one language to another during seminars, symposia, teleconferences, and/or meetings. Expresses either approximate or exact translation, depending upon the nature of the occasion. May specialize in a specific subject area. This is hourly work on an as needed basis.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Reads and rewrites technical documents in specified language, following established rules pertaining to factors such as word meanings, sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics
• Serves as interpreter at seminars, speeches, meetings, teleconferences, and symposia, providing consecutive or simultaneous translation between languages
• Listens to complete statements in one language, translates to second, and translates responses from second into first language; expresses either approximate or exact translation, depending on nature of occasion
• In simultaneous interpreting, renders oral translation of material at time it is being spoken
• Receives briefing or prepares through reading and study on subject to be discussed prior to interpreting session
• May participate in establishing specialized contacts for the university
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree/60 college credits or currently employed as a paraeducator for NLPS
• At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Bilingual, English and Spanish
• Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling and punctuation errors
• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff or district personnel

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Exceptional organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Must be detailed oriented, self-motivated and able to multi-task
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English and Spanish, Creole, Arabic, Turkish and any other languages as need arises
• Ability to work collaboratively with others

SALARY: $20/hour

New London Public Schools

New London, Connecticut

New London Public School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.