Interpreter Non-Certified English as a Second Language Burmese/Karen

Akron Public Schools; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Akron Public Schools is seeking an Interpreter – Non Certified for ESL programs, specifically Burmese/Karen. This part‑time position works up to 24 hours per week with an unpaid lunch, reporting to the building principal and serving as a language liaison for families and staff.

The interpreter provides oral interpretations and written translations to ensure parents understand their child’s education, attends after‑school or evening programs as needed, and travels between school sites as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; orally fluent in both the targeted language and English; fluent in written targeted language and English and able to type in both languages; valid Ohio driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide written, typed, and oral translations in the targeted language.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, principals and students to ensure parents have information in a language they can understand.
• Provide accurate translations orally and in written form.
• Adjust day hours to attend evening and after‑school meetings as needed.
• Serve as language liaison between staff and families.
• Drive between school buildings and district buildings to provide translations as needed.

Skills

English fluent

Burmese

Karen

Typing (bilingual)

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Interpreter – Non Certified English as a Second Language Burmese/Karen

Position: Interpreter ESL (Job Code: 484)
Status: Non‑Certified – Hourly
Time Schedule: As needed; Salary Rate or Ratio: See current 'Schedule of Salaries'
Reports to: Building Principal
Employment Status: Part‑time
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
Retirement Status: SERS

Position Description

The language interpreter is a part‑time employee who works up to 24 hours per week as needed, with a daily 30‑minute unpaid lunch. The interpreter will be assigned to a school location and is responsible for providing oral interpretations/translated and written and/or typed interpretations/translations at the building and district level to ensure parents have information about their child’s education in a language they can understand. The interpreter will adjust daily hours to support after‑school or evening parent programs as needed. The interpreter reports to the building principal and will be evaluated by the building principal and the Learning Specialist twice a year.

Qualifications

Essential Functions

• Required: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; orally fluent in both the targeted language and English; fluent in written targeted language and English and able to type in both languages; valid Ohio driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Desired: Experience working with parents, staff and community in the targeted language and in schools; familiarity with technology; respected in the community and understands confidentiality; fluent in more than two languages; experience as a language interpreter; flexible schedule; effective communication skills.

Functions

• Provide written, typed, and oral translations in the targeted language.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, principals and students to ensure parents have information in a language they can understand.
• Provide accurate translations orally and in written form.
• Adjust day hours to attend evening and after‑school meetings as needed.
• Have access to a telephone/cellphone as needed.
• Serve as language liaison between staff and families.
• Effectively communicate and translate for staff, students and families as needed.
• Provide language assistance in the school and classroom as needed to ensure a smooth transition for LEP students and families.
• Regularly attend school and district meetings where interpreters are needed.
• Provide support in the targeted language in person, via computer or phone as needed.
• Drive between school buildings, district buildings and across the city to provide translations as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to listen effectively and actively.
• Ability to translate orally and in writing (typed).
• Ability to problem‑solve.
• Ability to navigate technology.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels in English and in the targeted language.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands of this job include regularly seeing, talking, hearing and typing; frequently walking, sitting, driving, standing, kneeling or crouching; using hands to type, handle and carry objects; and possibly lifting up to 25 pounds. The employee must have the mobility to travel frequently to school sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

General Expectations

• Work cooperatively and effectively with members of the public, other employees, related public agency staff, community businesses and service providers.
• Maintain accurate and timely recordkeeping and reports as required.
• Drive a motor vehicle with a valid Ohio operator’s license as required.
• Travel within and outside the school district.
• Attend meetings, in‑services and training programs related to the position.

IF YOU REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL SERVICES (SUCH AS INTERPRETER, BRAILLE OR LARGE PRINT, OR WHEELCHAIR‑ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATIONS) COVERED UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, PUBLIC LAW 101‑336, SECTION 102. PLEASE CALL THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AT 330‑761‑2935. IF YOU ARE USING A TTY/TTD, PLEASE CALL THE OHIO RELAY SERVICE 1‑800‑750‑0750.

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