Job Posting: Interpreter-Translator, Summer Academy - Districtwide

Job Title: Interpreter-Translator Spanish Open Until Filled
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Assistant Director of Learning
Position Site: Inver Grove Heights - (K-12 District Wide)
Bargaining Unit: Unaffiliated

Position Summary:

The Summer Academy Interpreter-Translator assists school personnel and Spanish-speaking parents and students to communicate more effectively. Work involves oral and written translation from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. Responsible for oral interpretation translations during parent/teacher and parent/administrator conferences, during administration of tests to students, and during emergency situations in which language is a barrier for resolving the situation. Responsible for written translations from English to Spanish for such purposes as notification regarding school activities, student progress, disciplinary actions, etc. Responsible for written translation from Spanish to English for such purposes as translation school records, medical records, notes from parents, etc.

Compensation:
Hourly Wage: $31.85 per hour (BA, Step B) (Full Day Training will be at the rate of $130 for the full day)

Required Position Dates:

• Mandatory All Staff Training: Tuesday, June 18 (9:00 am - 11:00 am)
  • All Summer Academy staff are required to attend the full day training.
    • Important: If you are unable to attend the training, you must note this in your application.

• SA Program Dates: Summer Academy will be held Monday - Thursdays for 15 school days:
  • June 24-27
  • July 1-3 (3 day week)
  • July 8-11
  • July 15-18

• Classroom Preparation: Teachers will receive keys to their classroom at the training on Tuesday, June 18. Hilltop building hours for teachers to set-up their classroom and prepare for students will be 7:30 - 2:30 pm Thursday, June 20th - Friday, June 21st.

Hours: 7:20 - 12:20 pm (Students Hours are 7:40 am - 11:50 am with school doors opening at 7:30 am)

• Teachers are required to be on-site from 7:20 am -12:20 pm each school day.
  • Training: All Summer Academy teaching staff are required to attend a full day training on Tuesday, June 18th from 9:00-3:00 pm and will be paid at the daily rate of $130.00.
  • Teachers will be paid one additional hour of prep daily. Prep can take place on or off campus.
  • Final Day - July 18th: The final day of Summer Academy (July 18th) all staff must be on site for program closing and clean up an extra hour (until 1:30 pm).
  
  

Essential Functions:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Translates written documents from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English.
• Translates orally from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English during conferences, IEP meetings, telephone calls, testing, information gathering from other school districts, emergency situations, etc.
• Assists Spanish-speaking students and their families with the school enrollment process.
• Communicate with appropriate ESL teachers, classroom teachers and other district staff personnel as necessary on academic matters.
• Promote family attendance and involvement in summer school conferences and events.
• As requested by district staff, provide select home/site visit assistance to families.
• Promote full consideration of individual needs of culturally diverse learners in the academic environment.
• Coordinate interpreters for parent teacher conferences, meetings and IEP meetings.
• Provide information to the district, students, parents and community to promote cultural awareness and ensure effective partnerships.
• Performs other related work as required

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
High School diploma and demonstrated ability to speak, understand, read and write fluently in both English and Spanish; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abi

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• None

Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:

• Requires the ability to speak in Spanish and English to convey or exchange information.
• Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, etc. in English and Spanish.
• Requires the ability to write using standard conventions in English and Spanish.

Required Skills:

• Considerable knowledge of both the Spanish and English languages.
• Skill in translating spoken words from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English at a normal speaking rate.
• Ability to translate verbal messages to written documents and written documents to verbal messages in both Spanish and English.
• Ability to adapt language based on the level of the student and parent.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Working Environment

• Supports each building in the district. Travels between buildings as needed.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Additional Program Details: Free breakfast and lunch is provided to all students registered for the Summer Academy program. Transportation is available before and after school to students who live within the district boundaries.


Inver Grove Heights Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

Job Posting: Interpreter-Translator, Summer Academy - Districtwide

Job Title: Interpreter-Translator Spanish Open Until Filled
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Assistant Director of Learning
Position Site: Inver Grove Heights - (K-12 District Wide)
Bargaining Unit: Unaffiliated

Position Summary:

The Summer Academy Interpreter-Translator assists school personnel and Spanish-speaking parents and students to communicate more effectively. Work involves oral and written translation from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. Responsible for oral interpretation translations during parent/teacher and parent/administrator conferences, during administration of tests to students, and during emergency situations in which language is a barrier for resolving the situation. Responsible for written translations from English to Spanish for such purposes as notification regarding school activities, student progress, disciplinary actions, etc. Responsible for written translation from Spanish to English for such purposes as translation school records, medical records, notes from parents, etc.

Compensation:
Hourly Wage: $31.85 per hour (BA, Step B) (Full Day Training will be at the rate of $130 for the full day)

Required Position Dates:

• Mandatory All Staff Training: Tuesday, June 18 (9:00 am - 11:00 am)
  • All Summer Academy staff are required to attend the full day training.
    • Important: If you are unable to attend the training, you must note this in your application.

• SA Program Dates: Summer Academy will be held Monday - Thursdays for 15 school days:
  • June 24-27
  • July 1-3 (3 day week)
  • July 8-11
  • July 15-18

• Classroom Preparation: Teachers will receive keys to their classroom at the training on Tuesday, June 18. Hilltop building hours for teachers to set-up their classroom and prepare for students will be 7:30 - 2:30 pm Thursday, June 20th - Friday, June 21st.

Hours: 7:20 - 12:20 pm (Students Hours are 7:40 am - 11:50 am with school doors opening at 7:30 am)

• Teachers are required to be on-site from 7:20 am -12:20 pm each school day.
  • Training: All Summer Academy teaching staff are required to attend a full day training on Tuesday, June 18th from 9:00-3:00 pm and will be paid at the daily rate of $130.00.
  • Teachers will be paid one additional hour of prep daily. Prep can take place on or off campus.
  • Final Day - July 18th: The final day of Summer Academy (July 18th) all staff must be on site for program closing and clean up an extra hour (until 1:30 pm).
  
  

Essential Functions:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Translates written documents from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English.
• Translates orally from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English during conferences, IEP meetings, telephone calls, testing, information gathering from other school districts, emergency situations, etc.
• Assists Spanish-speaking students and their families with the school enrollment process.
• Communicate with appropriate ESL teachers, classroom teachers and other district staff personnel as necessary on academic matters.
• Promote family attendance and involvement in summer school conferences and events.
• As requested by district staff, provide select home/site visit assistance to families.
• Promote full consideration of individual needs of culturally diverse learners in the academic environment.
• Coordinate interpreters for parent teacher conferences, meetings and IEP meetings.
• Provide information to the district, students, parents and community to promote cultural awareness and ensure effective partnerships.
• Performs other related work as required

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
High School diploma and demonstrated ability to speak, understand, read and write fluently in both English and Spanish; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abi

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• None

Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:

• Requires the ability to speak in Spanish and English to convey or exchange information.
• Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, etc. in English and Spanish.
• Requires the ability to write using standard conventions in English and Spanish.

Required Skills:

• Considerable knowledge of both the Spanish and English languages.
• Skill in translating spoken words from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English at a normal speaking rate.
• Ability to translate verbal messages to written documents and written documents to verbal messages in both Spanish and English.
• Ability to adapt language based on the level of the student and parent.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Working Environment

• Supports each building in the district. Travels between buildings as needed.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Additional Program Details: Free breakfast and lunch is provided to all students registered for the Summer Academy program. Transportation is available before and after school to students who live within the district boundaries.


Inver Grove Heights Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.