Interpreter, ESOL Temporary

Cobb County School District; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District is seeking an Interpreter, ESOL to support school-home communications in the Academic Division/Teaching and Learning. This temporary position requires bilingual abilities, a high school diploma, and willingness to travel to multiple sites and work in the evenings.

You will assist in translation and interpretation of school-home meetings, maintain confidentiality, and encourage family participation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HSE required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License.
• Two years’ interpreter/translator experience preferred.
• Fluency in English and at least one other language.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Assists in the translation and interpretation of school-home meetings.
• Keeps conferences confidential.
• Ensures school documents are completed accurately and legibly by translating information appropriately.
• Informs Coordinator immediately when interpreting sensitive and/or reportable issues.
• Encourages families to participate in school affairs and promotes school involvement.
• Attends and participates in appropriate workshops and in-service training.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Interpreter,ESOL

JOB CODE: ESL1

DIVISION: Academic Division/Teaching and Learning

SALARY SCHEDULE: Temporary Positions

DEPARTMENT: English Learner Programs

WORKDAYS: As needed

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, ESOL/IWC

PAY GRADE: ESL1

FLSA: Non-Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Varies based on primary job

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Facilitates services for school/home communications.

REVISION DATE(S): 10/25

Requirements

• Educational Level: High School Diploma or HSE required; bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent studies from abroad preferred
• Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Driver's License
• Experience: Two years of experience as an interpreter/translator preferred
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; Requires traveling to various locations and working in the evenings
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; fluency in English and at least one other language: Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Hindi, French, Haitian/Creole, Russian, Japanese or other languages as identified by immigrant student population; Proficiency in computer application skills
• The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Keeps all appointments and assignments and reports to assigned site promptly.
• Assists in the translation and interpretation of school-home meetings.
• Maintains and keeps all conferences confidential.
• Ensures school documents are completed accurately and legibly by translating information appropriately.
• Informs Coordinator immediately when interpreting sensitive and/or reportable issues.
• Encourages families to participate in school affairs and promotes school involvement.
• Attends and participates in appropriate workshops and in-service training.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.