Interpreter/Translator (As Needed) THIS IS NOT A FULL-TIME POSITION

Douglas County Public Schools; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Douglas County Public Schools is looking for interpreters in Douglasville, Georgia. The role requires fluency in multiple languages such as Spanish and Russian to assist in meetings with non-English speaking families. Duties include interpreting and translating various school documents.

This temporary position offers $30 to $35 per hour based on certification level. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and related skills.

Qualifications

• Fluency in oral and written language other than English.
• Some experience preferred.
• Routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret in specified language at various school meetings.
• Translate documents from English to specified languages as needed.
• Demonstrate prompt attendance and participate in training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Listening skills

Proofread translated documents

Written and oral communication

Organizational

Computer skills

Experience in working with parents and youth

Ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse cultures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Serve as an interpreter in meetings with families that do not speak English. Translate documents as needed.

HOURLY RATE

• $30 per hour for non-certified interpreters/translators
• $35 per hour for certified interpreters/translators

LANGUAGES NEEDED

Spanish, Russian, French, Haitian Creole, Japanese, Chinese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Urdu, Twi, Arabic

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt / Temporary Position

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Temporary (AS NEEDED)

REPORTS TO

District Bilingual Liaison

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

• High School Diploma

Other Qualifications

• Fluency in oral and written language other than English
• Some experience preferred
• Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

PROFICIENT SKILLS

• Interpersonal skills
• Listening skills
• Proofread translated documents
• Written and oral communication
• Organizational
• Computer skills
• Experience in working with parents and youth
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and backgrounds in English and specified language

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Interpret (oral) in specified language at Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, Student Support Team (SST) meetings, disciplinary meetings, 504 meetings, parent-teacher conferences, or other requested school system meetings. Meetings may be virtual or in-person and as needed.
2. Translate (written) documents, handbooks, letters, notices, webpages or other requested school system documentation from English to specified language, as needed.
3. Demonstrate prompt attendance.
4. Participate in training, in-service and learning opportunities.