Bilingual Interpreter - Chuukese

Position Type:

Classified/Interpreter

Date Posted:

5/1/2025

Location:

Undesignated

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Bilingual Interpreter - Chuukese (Beginning 2025/26 School Year)

Location: Undesignated

Schedule: 6.0 hrs/day, 191 days/year; 7:45am - 2:15pm

Potential reduction hours due to Wednesday early release, early dismissals for parent conferences, holidays, and last day of school; reduction hours subject to change. Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

Pay Range: PSE 1 Salary Schedule

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE. Paid time off and other benefits are offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 found HERE.

School employees Washington State Health Care Authority

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Serve as a liaison between families and school or district staff.

Respond to and prioritize requests from all schools and departments within the school district.

Support Chuukese families at scheduled family engagement events such as conferences and

family nights.

Translate school and/or classroom-based communications within the communicated timeline.

Work with individuals and/or groups of bilingual students on assigned tasks progressing

toward goals.

Assist the general and/or special education staff and administration in maintaining the necessary records.

Actively participate with the successful implementation of the educational program of bilingual students including administering state assessments, and training of staff

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

Must have regular and consistent attendance required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures

Previous experience or training in working with bilingual students preferred

Demonstrated fluency both verbal and written, in Chuukese and English in a variety of grade levels, subject and ability levels from preschool through 12th grade; other languages preferred

Demonstrated ability to translate, subject matter content (e.g. reading, math, written language) into Chuukese for bilingual students

Demonstrated awareness of developmental stages and the unique individuality of children and the ability to set appropriate expectations for individual students

Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of cultural/economic diversity among individual students

Demonstrated ability to efficiently operate all commonly used office equipment and platforms such as typewriter, computer, copier, calculator google drive, Microsoft Suite, Skyward, etc.

Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with school personnel, families, staff members and bilingual students.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to participate in classroom activities and instructional responsibilities as assigned by classroom teacher(s) and/or special education staff

Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise bilingual students in all areas

Demonstrated ability to work accurately with student records and data collection

Demonstrated ability to be a self-motivator towards assigned duties

Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters appropriately and ethically

Willingness to participate in in-service offerings or local workshops

Demonstrated ability to work independently under the direction of the classroom teacher(s) and/or special education staff while accepting direction and constructive criticism

Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written communications

Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and be able to project a positive, friendly, caring attitude toward others

Neat, clean personal appearance and personal traits that make him/her a good role model for students; work apparel should be appropriate for a professional and safe work environment

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform all other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

High school diploma and/or equivalent; prior job-related experience

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform all other duties as assigned

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Multilingual Director, Teaching and Learning Department

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 (PSE 1)

Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. Kelso School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas, such as Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM under its open admissions policy. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, Title VII Officer, ADA Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626;, ; and Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services/Assessment, Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626;,

For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact: Melissa Boudreau, CTE Director; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626;, ; or Mara Rinker, Registrar; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626;, .

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