Position Type: Support Staff/Interpreter Date Posted: 10/25/2024 Location: ESL / Title III Department Date Available: 11/04/2024 Closing Date: 11/08/2024   Additional Information: Show/Hide Hours per Day: As needed Months of Employment: 12 Position Type: Temporary Level of Benefits: None Pay Range: $17.44 (Pay Grade 64) Minimum Degree Level: High School Diploma. Additional Position Comments: This is a contracted Interpreter for a maximum of 28 hours a week. Reports to: Language Services Coordinator Job Summary: Interpreters are responsible for interpreting written and verbal communication to ensure ESL students and their families receive effective communication enabling them to thrive within the educational environment. Qualifications: * Bilingual Spanish and English. Bicultural preferred. * High School Diploma or equivalent required. * Experience working with immigrant families. * Experience with coordinating educational services, including English as a Second Language (ESL) * Comfortable working independently to deliver interpretative services throughout Buncombe County Schools. * Effective time management and organizational skills. * Possess own transportation and hold a valid NCDL and auto insurance. Performance Responsibilities: * Ability to work as needed, may include some after-hours events. * Work with BCS Language Services Coordinator to schedule interpretation needs. * Interpret for families at school enrollment and other appointments or events. * Maintain accurate and timely mileage and activity logs. * Travel in personal vehicle to various BCS locations to deliver services. * Complete other duties as assigned by the BCS Language Services Coordinator Work Environment * Work environments include office, schools, home, and other locations throughout the community at various hours.