English Language Learners, On-Call Family Interpreter

North Kansas City Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Kansas City is looking for an On-Call Family Interpreter to support the ELL department. This position requires bilingual communication skills to facilitate interactions with students and families. Duties include serving as an interpreter at meetings and translating documents. Candidates must have a high school diploma and demonstrate strong organizational and human relations skills. The position is substitute-based, with immediate starting date.

Qualifications

• Must be fully bilingual, bi-literate, and bi-cultural in cross cultural communication.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Effective human relations skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Act as on-site interpreter for communication with students and families.
• Provide interpretation for parent meetings and enrollments.
• Translate documents as needed.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Human relations skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

English Language Learners, On-Call Family Interpreter – North Kansas City Schools DISTRICT WIDE - Kansas City, Missouri. This job is also posted in North Kansas City Schools.

Job Details

• Job ID: 4763511
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 06, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

1. Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the completion of a high school diploma.
2. To be fully bilingual, bi-literate, and bi-cultural in cross cultural communication skills.
3. Excellent computer and organizational skills.
4. Possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical attributes necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
5. Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

REPORTS TO: ELL Program Coordinator

JOB GOAL: To facilitate the ELL department’s interpretation and translation. Provide interpretation and document translation services district wide.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Act as on-site language interpreter to facilitate communication with students and families.
2. Provide interpretation for parent meetings, conferences, and during the enrollment process.
3. Assist school personnel with home visits as needed for support with translation and interpretation.
4. Translate documents as needed.
5. Maintain computer records related to interpretation and document translation.
6. Adheres to good safety practices.
7. Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.
8. Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
9. Other duties as required or assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluations utilizing the Performance Based Support Staff Evaluation process.

• Position Type: Substitute
• Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL; Special Education > Speech/Language Assistant; Student Services > Translator

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