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

TrulyHired; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a part-time Interpreter for English as a Second Language (ESL), proficient in Burmese and Karen. This role involves providing translation services at school locations to help parents understand their child’s educational information in their native language.

The ideal candidate must be fluent in both spoken and written English and the targeted languages, holding at least a High School Diploma. This position is vital in enhancing communication between families and schools.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide written, typed and oral translations in the targeted language.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, principals and students.
• Serve as language liaison between staff and families.

Skills

Orally fluent in both the targeted language and English

Fluent in written targeted language and English

Experience working with parents, staff and community

Effective communication skills

Ability to navigate technology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

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

Position: Interpreter ESL Job Code: 484

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

The language interpreter is a part-time employee and will work up to 24 hours a week as and when needed, with a daily 30 minute unpaid lunch. The interpreter will be assigned to a school location and is responsible for providing oral interpretations/translations and written and/or typed interpretations/translations at the building level and district level to ensure parents have information about their child's education in a language that they can understand.

The interpreter will adjust day 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 Learning Specialist twice a year.

Note: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance.

Qualifications

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
• Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation

Desired:

• Experience working with parents, staff and community in the targeted language and in schools
• Familiar with technology
• Respected in the community and understands the importance of 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 that they are able to 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
• Ability to 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 language interpreters are needed
• Regularly provide support in the targeted language as and when needed in person, via computer or phone
• Drive between school buildings, district buildings and across the city to provide translations as needed

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to listen effectively, 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 the job described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, hear and type; frequently required to walk, sit, drive, stand, kneel or crouch; use hands to type, handle and carry objects; may be required to lift up to 25 pounds in weight. The employee must have the mobility to frequently travel to school sites.

General Expectations

• Responsible for working cooperatively and effectively with members of the public, other employees, related public agency staff, community businesses and service providers
• Responsible for accurate and timely recordkeeping and reports as required
• Responsible for driving a motor vehicle with a valid Ohio operator's license as required by the position
• Required to travel both within and outside of the school district
• Responsible for attending meetings, in-services and training programs as related to the position held

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