Swahili ELL Translator & Liaison (Long-Term Sub)

District-Wide; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbandale Community School District in Urbandale, Iowa is seeking a Long-Term Substitute ELL Associate Translator to support students and families by translating documents and interpreting conversations between English and learners' first languages, primarily Swahili and related languages.

The role requires collaborating with teachers, assisting with classrooms, and using Google tools. Starting date is immediate; salary is hourly and term is long-term substitute.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Paraeducator certificate preferred.
• Experience with translating and interpreting.
• Successful experience working with children preferred.
• Familiarity with Google Documents and Sheets preferred.
• Ability to work with English Learners and families.

Responsibilities

• Translate written materials to and from English.
• Interpret conversations to and from English.
• Liaise between the school district and English Learner families.
• Assist with daily classroom routines and supervision of students.
• Assist with individual students or groups as instructed.
• Use technology as needed.
• Maintain an orderly classroom.
• Administer individual tests from general education classroom as needed.
• Collaborate with ELL and general education teachers.
• Assist students with academic tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain a reliable attendance record.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Translate materials

Interpret conversations

Cross-cultural knowledge

English development

Google Suite

Communication

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Follow directions

Student engagement

Student support

Education

High School Diploma

Paraeducator certificate

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Job description

Urbandale Community School District in Urbandale, Iowa is seeking a Long-Term Substitute ELL Associate Translator to support students and families by translating documents and interpreting conversations between English and learners' first languages, primarily Swahili and related languages.

The role requires collaborating with teachers, assisting with classrooms, and using Google tools. Starting date is immediate; salary is hourly and term is long-term substitute.