.40 Sped - Spanish Interpreter And Translator

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:

• Interpretation certification
• Fluent interpreting, reading and writing skills
• Ability to travel around the district
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team
• Experience working with diverse communities
• Proficient communication in English (listening, speaking, reading, and writing)
• Strong computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Babylon Software, Google Drive
• Excellent organizational skills
• Bilingual/Bicultural highly preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills

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

• Maintain a database of Home Language Tracking Forms, making certain that each student’s special education folder has the
• Provide interpretation to and from families at the Special Education Evaluation Center
• Translate documents at the request of special education administrators

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• Maintain school files, paperwork and process
• Other duties as assigned by special education administrators
• Maintain, confirm and reconcile schedule for Special Education staff members and outside providers
• Be fluent speaking and writing
• Schedule and re-schedule meetings as needed
• Maintain a schedule on the Outlook calendar and share it with special education administrator’s weekly
• Communicate with district staff and administrators
• Maintain confidentiality of students and families

Position Reports to: Director of Special Education