lakewood public school district
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Translator JobID: 398
Position Type:
Translator/District Pier Diem Translator
Date Posted:
10/25/2024
Location:
District Wide
Closing Date:
11/29/2024
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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
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