Translator JobID: 398 Position Type: Translator/District Pier Diem Translator Date Posted: 10/25/2024 Location: District Wide Closing Date: 11/29/2024 Additional Information: Show/Hide DISTRICT PER DIEM TRANSLATOR QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATION: * Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills to relate well with students, parents, members of the community, staff, and administrators. * Maintains confidentiality and demonstrate good moral character and initiative. * Ability to work under and adhere to deadlines. * General knowledge of computer literacy skills. * Hold and maintains a valid NJ driver's license. RESPONSIBLE TO: The Supervisor of Child Study Team OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY Under general supervision, prepares written translation of a wide range of documents including policy briefs, media releases, parent communications, manuals, promotional materials, and reports to and from English; provides oral interpretation for parent and community meetings; develops translation resources for school and department staff; and serve as a resource to other district personnel requiring assistance with non-English speaking persons. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES * Serve as an interpreter of Spanish and English at a wide variety of meetings (including but not limited to, Parent Advisory meetings, parent conferences) and/or hearings. * Interpret for district staff and parents/students * Interpret all requested meetings, conference calls, and video conferencing. * Assist in educational, psychological, social and speech/language testing. * Act as a cultural liaison between Spanish-speaking families and school personnel. * Act as a parent advocate for Spanish-speaking parents and students who may be unfamiliar with their rights and participation in education. * Maintain professional confidentiality with student records. * Interprets and translates objectively and with accuracy, including idiomatic, materials and conversations to/from English and Spanish for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of information. * Verifies translations made by others for the purpose of reviewing and editing materials for accuracy, context, readability, grammar, and style * May also be used for in-person appointments to interpret/translate at evaluations for doctors who work with the district. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Pier Diem Position, $25/hour as needed