Special Ed. Paraprofessional - Interpreter

School City of Hammond; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

School City of Hammond is seeking a bilingual interpreter/translator to facilitate clear communication between Spanish-speaking families and school personnel. You will interpret at meetings and hearings, translate written documents, and assist families with scheduling and completing forms.

Role requires professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to collaborate with a diverse team of educators, therapists, and parents. Some after-hours work may be needed.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both Spanish and English (oral and written).
• Associate degree or 60 college credits or completion of ParaPro exam within 90 working days.
• Experience in special education is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with parents, students, educators, therapists, and school personnel.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular business hours.

Responsibilities

• Interpret during meetings, conferences, phone calls, and hearings for Spanish-speaking families.
• Translate written documents including family history forms, letters, IEP forms, and legal documents.
• Assist parents in signing forms and coordinate appointments as needed.
• Attend meetings punctually at various school locations and support the special education team.
• Support scheduling and help families understand required forms and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and punctuality in all duties.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours

ParaPro exam within 90 days

Job description

General Role and Responsibilities

Facilitate clear and accurate communication between Spanish‑speaking families and school personnel through interpretation and translation services. Support the special education team by attending and interpreting at meetings, conferences, phone calls, and hearings at various locations. Assist parents with scheduling meetings or conferences and help families understand and complete required school forms and documentation.

Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and punctuality in all duties.

General Skills and Qualifications

• Fluency in both Spanish and English (oral and written)
• Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours, or passing the Indiana ParaPro exam within 90 working days of hire
• Previous knowledge or experience in special education is preferred, but not required
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with parents, students, educators, therapists, psychologists, and other school personnel
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside of regular business hours

Specific Responsibilities in This Position

• Interpret during initial and follow‑up meetings, annual case reviews, preschool diagnostic conferences, special education case conferences, and meetings involving parents, school staff, psychologists, and therapists
• Translate written documents including family history forms, letters, IEP forms, and legal documents
• Assist Spanish‑speaking parents in signing forms and coordinate appointments as needed
• Interpret at casual hearings, suspension/expulsion hearings, disciplinary meetings, and during testing administered by related service personnel
• Attend all meetings punctually and reliably at various school locations
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Special Education Director