Language Translator and Interpreter 2021-22

Position Type:
ESP Substitutes/Temps

Date Posted:
9/28/2021

Location:
DISTRICT WIDE

Closing Date:
Until filled

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NOTE : This position is an "on call" and "at will" position with no set hours. Interpreters and translators are paid hourly based on requests only. All interpreters and translators must pass approved interpreter/translator assessment prior to start.

CLASSIFICATION: $25.45 per hour

Apply online at mywps.org. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
*High School diploma or equivalent. Some college desired
*Strong literacy and oral language competencies in both English and target language (e.g., Spanish, Hmong, etc.)
*Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with students, staff members, parents and administrators
*Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations and economically disadvantaged families
*Basic math, computer and keyboarding skills
*Ability to maintain proper ethics for interpreters (e.g., objectivity, confidentiality, commitment, follow through, etc.)
*Willingness to participate Westminster Public Schools bilingual certification process
*Once an initial selection has been made, the candidate will be required to demonstrate having COVID immunization.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
*Serve as interpreter/translator through high quality interpretations and accurate translations at building and/or district level
*Communicate, interact, and work cooperatively & professionally with all school personnel and parents
*Ensure appointments are kept and performed on time
*Effective use of time management, organization and technology skills
*Fulfill all contractual and professional responsibilities
*Provide speedy turnaround time on translation projects (within 24 hours for small projects and up to 5 days for larger ones)

Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability. Complaints in these matters should be addressed to the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.