Spanish Interpreter - Hendrix Elementary School

Hendrix Elementary; Boiling Springs (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrix Elementary School in Boiling Springs, South Carolina seeks a Spanish Interpreter to assist school personnel and Spanish-speaking parents and students in communicating effectively.

Responsibilities include translating written documents English⇄Spanish, providing oral translation during conferences, testing, enrollment, and emergency situations, and tutoring multi-language students; reports to the building level principal and coordinates with district staff.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to translate English/Spanish verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of school environment and records translation.

Responsibilities

• Translate written documents from English to Spanish and vice versa.
• Provide oral translation during conferences, testing, and emergencies.
• Assist with enrollment and communication with Latino families.
• Serve as liaison between the school district and Latino groups in the community.
• Operate standard office equipment.

Skills

Bilingual English Spanish

Translation skills

Written and oral translation

Education

Associate degree preferred

Two-year college coursework

Job description

Spanish Interpreter - Hendrix Elementary School

Spartanburg 2 Hendrix Elementary - Boiling Springs, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC , and Spartanburg 2

Job Details

Job ID: 5986322
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Spartanburg School District Two

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Spanish Interpreter

FLSA: Non-exempt

Minimum Salary (2 Year Degree): $20,484

Minimum Salary (4 Year Degree): $24,103

GENERAL SUMMARY

Assists school personnel and Spanish-speaking parents and students to communicate more effectively. Work involves oral and written translation from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. Employee is responsible for oral translations during parent/teacher and parent/administrator conferences, during administration of tests to students, and during emergency situations in which language is a barrier for resolving the situation. Employee is responsible for written translations from English to Spanish for such purposes as notification regarding school activities, student progress, disciplinary actions, etc. Employee is responsible for written translation from Spanish to English for such purposes as translation school records, medical records, notes from parents, etc.

This positions reports to the building level principal.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Translates written documents from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English.

• Translates orally from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English during conferences, telephone calls, testing, information gathering from other school districts, emergency situations, etc.

• Provides Tutoring and academic assistance to multi-language students.

• Assists Spanish-speaking students and their families with the school enrollment process.

• Serves as liaison between the school district and Latino groups and organizations in the community.

• Assists school staff in understanding and appreciating the Latino culture.

• Operates general office equipment such as a typewriter, computer, copier, laminator, and calculator.

• Performs other related work as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Minimum 2 years of college.

• Ability to speak, understand, read and write fluently in both English and Spanish; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of both the Spanish and English languages.

• Skill in translating spoken words from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English at a normal speaking rate.

• Ability to translate verbal messages to written documents and written documents to verbal messages in both Spanish and English.

• Ability to adapt language based on the level of the student and parent.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Working Conditions:

Conducts duties in an office/school/work environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions. Physical demands are restricted to office work requiring lifting/moving of items up to 25 pounds. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required. This position is contingent student enrollment with the district.

Shift Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: Teacher Aide Salary Schedule

Spartanburg School District Two believes it has the obligation to provide the best administrative and supervisory personnel available for the district regardless of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age (40 or older), genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $20,484 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Corey Willimon , Assistant Superintendent

• Spartanburg District Two Administrative Offices

• Chesnee, South Carolina 29323

• Phone: [phone]

• Email: [e-mail]