LANGUAGE Translator / Interpreter

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 21,275 - 30,301; Part time

Job summary

Urbana School District #116 is seeking a LANGUAGE Translator / Interpreter to facilitate communication between the school and families. This role includes interpreting for meetings and translating documents, requiring fluency in French and English. The position is hourly, with flexible hours and pay at $18.72/hr.

Ideal candidates have a background in education and excellent interpersonal skills. The role is crucial for helping students and families navigate the school environment.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in both French and English.
• Experience working with students in a school setting is preferred.
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for parent conferences and meetings.
• Translate oral and written communications.
• Assist with registration and enrollment procedures.
• Provide information about the bilingual program.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Associates degree

Job description

Urbana School District #116

TITLE

LANGUAGE Translator / Interpreter

LOCATION

Urbana School District #116

SUPERVISOR

Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

JOB SUMMARY

The LANGUAGE Translator / Interpreter acts as a liaison between the school/district and families. He/she takes an active role in providing language translation, both in oral and written form, for the students and families in primary language to/from English across various settings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interpret for parent conferences, parent meetings, and Special Education meetings.
• Translate written and/or classroom materials for parent(s), student(s), and the school and/or district.
• Translate oral and written communication from both LANGUAGE to English and English to LANGUAGE.
• Perform intake interviews with parents for new students to the district/school.
• Assist students and families with registration, enrollment procedures, information regarding health education, immunization requirements and other community services.
• Provide information and answer questions about the school district and the bilingual program.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the building and/or district administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: Associates degree preferred but not required.
• EXPERIENCE: Experience and ability to work with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Experience working with students in a school setting preferred, but not required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Fluent in French and English.
• Knowledge of schools and education terminology.
• Good computer skills necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Hourly position, as needed.
• Variable work schedule and irregular hours.
• Must have flexible schedule and ability to work as needed.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of support personnel.

START DATE

As soon as possible.

NOTE

This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position. This position is non-exempt. Pay is $18.72/hr.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER