DISTRICT TRANSLATOR

Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalency required * College degree preferred * Fluent in all skill areas in English and Spanish * Computer proficient * Completion of Interpreter/Translator training-Specialized training will be provided Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Experience in providing interpretation services preferred * Basic understanding of functions of public school preferred * Basic understanding of NC student accountability standards preferred * Experience with public speaking * Exceptional organizational skills Key Duties and Responsibilities: * Interpret for teachers and administrators to explain NC student accountability program to parents * Translate all LEA /school site materials into Spanish * Assist with Kindergarten and Preschool screening and provide information to and notification of potential parents and students * Assist with the enrollment of new students * Maintain documentation of parent contacts, translations, and home visits * Collaborate with administrators and teachers by coordinating multiple conferences * Provide interpreting during testing for Special Education or AIG services when needed * Complete additional training as required by Director of Federal Programs * Perform other duties as determined by Director of Federal Programs * Coordinate interpretation/translation request for other languages with selected translation services as needed * Assist with parent engagement activities * Assist in communication with the community through newspaper, TV, radio, flyers about school events * Contact parents, schedule and interpret or: * Parent/teacher conferences o Home visits with social workers o School health personnel information to parents o District-wide or school wide events upon request from schools o Parent night events (PTA) upon request from schools