Secretary for Spanish Interpreting and Translating

Applitrack; Centerview (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence School District seeks a bilingual Secretary for Spanish Interpreting and Translating to manage the central office and support district education programs. The role requires strong English/Spanish communication, typing skills, and ability to operate standard office equipment.

The position reports to Supervising Program Staff and Building Administrator and emphasizes high-quality customer service, organization, and confidentiality in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; secretarial training or bilingual coursework preferred.
• Bilingual work experience preferred.
• Computer skills and typing/keyboarding required.
• Working knowledge of standard office machines required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs various office management tasks.
• Operates computers and office equipment with skill.
• Maintains files, confidential and general correspondence, memos, data, reports.
• Provides high levels of customer service and friendly communication.
• Answers phones and routes calls to appropriate personnel.
• Greets visitors and supports staff, acting as an ambassador for ISD.
• Performs budgeting, requisitioning and bookkeeping tasks as needed.
• Follows district rules, policies and safety practices.
• Performs other duties to support office functions.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Typing/keyboarding

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

English/Spanish fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Secretarial training preferred

Tools

Keystone system

Office equipment

Computers

Job description

Secretary for Spanish Interpreting and Translating JobID: 4290

• Date Posted:
  6/25/2026
• Location:
  100-Central Office
• Date Available:
  26-27 school year

Level 3 on the pay scale

10-months - 5-day work week

Qualifications:

• Fluency in English and Spanish written and oral communication required
• Minimum education of a high school diploma or its equivalent is required, with additional preparation and/or college work related to secretarial training, languages, or bilingual communication preferred
• Bilingual work experience preferred
• Computer skills and/or experience required
• Typing and/or keyboarding skills required
• Working knowledge of standard office machines required
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate or acceptable

Reports to:

Supervising Program Staff and Building Administrator

Job Goal:

Provide skillful and productive operation of the office in order to assure a positive impact on the Independence School District's educational program and students' success.

Performance Responsibilities for District Office Personnel:

• Performs various office management tasks
• Operates computers, copiers, office machinery and equipment with a high degree of skill
• Maintains files/records, confidential and general correspondence, memos, statistical data, reports, and other office forms as assigned
• Performs duties to achieve high levels of customer service
• Answers telephone in a pleasant and respectful manner and routes calls to appropriate personnel
• Deals courteously with visitors, parents, students, and staff
• Cooperative, flexible and shows good judgement/discretion in interpersonal interactions
• Represents self, school and District positively
• Responds in a timely manner to informational requests
• Performs budgeting, requisitioning, and bookkeeping tasks as necessary, following established District policies and procedures
• Demonstrates good safety practices and adheres to all District rules, regulations and policies
• Performs other duties as assigned in order to carry out functions of the office

The following responsibilities may be included for this position:

• Assists with the processing of accounts payable, which may include paying bills, preparing vouchers, printing checks, etc.
• Enters purchase orders into Keystone system and matches to invoices
• Verifies that employee time sheets are calculated accurately
• Posts ledger entries for grants and accounts
• Analyzes financial reports to determine fund availability
• Distributes scholarship information to students and employees
• Answers telephones, transfers calls, and takes messages
• Greets and provides information to parents, students, and guests warmly; functions as an ambassador for ISD
• Sorts, reads, and distributes office mail
• Schedules meetings, makes travel arrangements, and maintains appointment calendars
• Ensures office equipment is in working condition
• Performs other responsibilities as necessary to carry out the functions of the office

Terms of Employment:

Building Bookkeepers/Secretaries will be employed for ten, eleven, or twelve month positions. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor, using the Independence School District Performance Based Evaluation - Office Personnel.