SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERPRETER AND TRANSLATOR - PORTUGUESE 643

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Job Goal:
Under the direction of special education administration and as assigned through the special education process, the Special Education I&T will follow a schedule of meetings across the district that require interpretation according to student’s Home Language Tracking Forms. The Special Education I&T will schedule meetings and confirm them for Special Education Staff members, outside providers and reconcile them to the master schedule. The Special Education I&T will also translate documents and serve as interpreter as assigned by special education administration during school hours.
Qualifications:
Proficient communication in English (listening, speaking, reading, and writing)
Fluent interpreting, reading and writing skills
Ability to travel around the district
Bilingual/Bicultural highly preferred
Interpretation certification
Experience working with diverse communities
Excellent organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team
Strong computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Babylon Software, Google Drive
Responsibilities:
Follow a schedule provided by special education administrators for interpreting for parents/guardians/students in their first
language at team meetings or during assessments
Provide interpretation to and from families at the Special Education Evaluation Center
Translate documents at the request of special education administrators
Maintain a database of Home Language Tracking Forms, making certain that each student’s special education folder has the
most current tracking form in it and requests for oral interpretation and/or written translations are being subscribed to. Update
EasyIEP with current interpretation/translation information
Maintain confidentiality of students and families
Maintain, confirm and reconcile schedule for Special Education staff members and outside providers
Maintain a schedule on the Outlook calendar and share it with special education administrator’s weekly
Maintain school files, paperwork and process
Communicate with district staff and administrators
Schedule and re-schedule meetings as needed
Be fluent speaking and writing
Other duties as assigned by special education administrators
Terms of Employment:
Full Time
Full Year Schedule - July thru June
40 hours per week
Non Union
Position Reports to:
Director of Special Education
The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Position Type:
Full-time
Positions Available:
1
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Job Requirements
No experience required
Contact Information
Central HR
8 Bonair St.
Somerville, Massachusetts 02145
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