This position is posted to create a pool of candidates. Eligible Candidates will be contacted as positions become available at this school.

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for facilitating cross-cultural communication through the process of converting one language into a different language to ensure meaningful and accurate communication between two parties who do not speak the same language.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides consecutive interpretation services at one-on-one or small group meetings.
• Provides simultaneous interpretation service at larger meetings or when requested at small group meetings.
• Sight translates documents upon request during meetings.
• Makes phone calls to families who speak languages other than English.
• Maintains interpreter ethics at all times.
• Researches relevant issues and technical terms as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM 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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.
• Other: AACPS Interpreter Training Part 1: Basic Interpreter Skills and Ethics Part 2 (for work in special education) Interpreting in Special Education Settings required.

Experience

• None

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of school system terminology.
• Outstanding customer service.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written language skills for both English and another language.
• Ability to accurately interpret conversation and presentation.
• Knowledge of advanced grammar and usage in both languages.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communication styles, levels of skill and experience to support their child’s education experience.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to response to the needs of diverse learners.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Travel Requirements

• within the county to different schools

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