Language Access Program Lead

Applitrack; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Language Access Partner to oversee the district-wide language access program for multilingual families and those with communication disabilities. You will serve as a key contact for language access matters and contribute to data collection, reporting, and service provision.

The role involves training district personnel in language access practices, coordinating translation/interpretation services, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws under the MTSS framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in interpreter/translation studies or education-related fields.
• One year experience coordinating a program and/or three years office experience.
• Experience as an interpreter/translator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify language access needs of parents/guardians and family members.
• Coordinate designated bilingual staff for information in languages other than English, including ASL.
• Develop a repertoire of language access services through in-house or outsourced resources.
• Ensure language services meet quality and competency standards.
• Train staff to identify language access needs and utilize interpretation/translation resources.
• Establish methods to request, provide and track language access services and evaluate effectiveness.
• Coordinate and/or provide training for interpreters/translators and messaging to families.

Skills

Language access coordination

Interpreting/translation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in interpreter/translation studies or education-related studies

Job description

Applitrack is seeking a Language Access Partner to oversee the district-wide language access program for multilingual families and those with communication disabilities. You will serve as a key contact for language access matters and contribute to data collection, reporting, and service provision.

The role involves training district personnel in language access practices, coordinating translation/interpretation services, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws under the MTSS framework.