Translator

1. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills to relate well with students, parents, members of the community, staff, and administrators.
2. Maintains confidentiality and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
3. Ability to work under and adhere to deadlines.
4. General knowledge of computer literacy skills.
5. Hold and maintains a valid NJ driver’s license.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Serve as an interpreter of Spanish and English at a wide variety of meetings (including but not limited to, Parent Advisory meetings, parent conferences) and/or hearings.
2. Interpret for district staff and parents/students
3. Interpret all requested meetings, conference calls, and video conferencing.
4. Assist in educational, psychological, social and speech/language testing.
5. Act as a cultural liaison between Spanish-speaking families and school personnel. 
6. Act as a parent advocate for Spanish-speaking parents and students who may be unfamiliar with their rights and participation in education.
7. Maintain professional confidentiality with student records.
8.  Interprets and translates objectively and with accuracy, including idiomatic, materials and conversations to/from English and Spanish for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of information. 
9.  Verifies translations made by others for the purpose of reviewing and editing materials for accuracy, context, readability, grammar, and style
10. May also be used for in-person appointments to interpret/translate at evaluations for doctors who work with the district.