Temporary Interpreter

Student Support & Accountability; Jenks (OK); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Temporary Interpreter to provide interpretation services between JPS staff and parents/guardians in Jenks, Oklahoma. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and strong oral communication skills in English and the target language. Candidates should have experience in interpretation. The role is temporary, paid at $24 per hour, starting immediately.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong oral communication skills in English and target language.
• Experience providing interpretation services.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for conferences and meetings between staff and parents/guardians.

Skills

Strong oral communication skills in English

Interpretation experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Temporary Interpreter

Jenks Public Schools Student Support & Accountability - Jenks, Oklahoma Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4816603

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 16, 2024 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Temporary Interpreter (non-ASL)

Reports to: District Title III/ELD Coordinator and Director of Student Support & Accountability

Supervises: None

Position Goal: Provide interpretation services for JPS staff and parents/guardians.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong oral communication skills in English and target language.
• Experience providing interpretation services.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Interpret parent/guardian target language (non-ASL) conferences and meetings into English for JPS staff and conferences and meetings into target language for parents/guardians.

Employment Terms

Twelve (12) month temporary assignment contract; as needed basis only.

FLSA Qualification

Non-Exempt

Physical Demands

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 50 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Position Type

Temporary

Salary

$24 Per Hour

Job Categories

Student Services > Translator

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Jennifer Hoag, Director
• Student Support & Accountability
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]