Pashto Language Translator / Interpreter

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Pashto Language Translator / Interpreter

LOCATION: Urbana School District #116

SUPERVISOR: Director of Multilingual Programs

JOB SUMMARY: The Pashto Language Translator / Interpreter acts as a liaison between the school/district and families. He/she takes an active role in providing language translation, both in oral and written form, for the students and families in primary language to/from English across various settings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Interpret for parent conferences, parent meetings, and Special Education meetings.
• Translate written and/or classroom materials for parent(s), student(s), and the school and/or district.
• Translate oral and written communication from both French to English and English to French.
• Perform intake interviews with parents for new students to the district/school.
• Assist students and families with registration, enrollment procedures, information regarding health education, immunization requirements and other community services
• Provide information and answer questions about the school district and the bilingual program.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the building and/or district administration

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Associates degree preferred but not required

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience and ability to work with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
• Experience working with students in a school setting preferred, but not required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Fluent in Pashto and English
• Knowledge of schools and education terminology
• Good computer skills necessary
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Hourly position, as needed
• Variable work schedule and irregular hours
• Must have flexible schedule and ability to work as needed

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of support personnel.

START DATE: ASAP

NOTE: This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: February 2019