Multilingual Learners | Interpreter/Translator - Temporary as needed

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a part-time Multilingual Learners Interpreter/Translator in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This temporary position requires proficiency in English and at least one other language. Responsibilities include providing interpretation and translation services for language minority students and their families and assisting with enrollment processes. Preferred candidates should have a college degree and experience in translation or interpreting.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in English and at least one other language.
• Preferred qualifications include training in translation and interpreting.

Responsibilities

• Provide oral interpreting and written translation services.
• Assist families with enrolling and completing required forms.
• Transport self to various locations within the FWCS district.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in at least one other language

Strong oral and written communication skills

Education

High school graduation

College degree (preferred)

Job description

Multilingual Learners | Interpreter/Translator - Temporary as needed

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Job Details

Job ID: 4830975
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: May 29, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

MUST BE PROFICIENT IN ENGLISH AND AT LEAST ONE OTHER LANGUAGEThis position is a temporary position; as-needed basis only.JOB DESCRIPTION:Provide oral interpreting and written translation services for language minority students and their families. Serve as a liaison between language minority families, FWCS, schools, and personnel.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Provide interpretation and translation services to facilitate communications
among students, faculty, staff, parents and others; utilize appropriate register of the language and intent of the speaker. Serve as a liaison between language minority families, FWCS, schools, and personnel.
2. Interpret for meetings, conferences, telephone calls, counseling functions, field trips, assemblies, and various other events and activities. Assist families with enrolling and completing required forms and applications.
3. Translate written communications between FWCS personnel, schools, outside agencies and limited or non-English speaking families.
4. Must be able to transport self to various locations within the FWCS district.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands 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 speak and hear. The employee is required to have dexterity of hands and fingers. The employee is required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. They may be occasionally required to bend at the waist, kneel or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the incumbent is seated or walking at will. The incumbent will be required to lift, carry and/or push students weighing 25 pounds or more in wheelchairs as assigned. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.QUALIFICATIONS:Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school. Must possess knowledge of the general aspects, methods, processes, principles, practices, procedures and terminology used in assigned field. Must be proficient in English and at least one other language. Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
Preferred qualifications: College degree, training in the field of translation and interpreting, recognized certification in translation and/or interpreting. Prefer candidates with two years experience in translation and/or interpreting, and experience working with students or families in a social services or educational environment.Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $17 to $24 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required