Bilingual Interpreter Translator Jobs

Bilingual Interpreter Translator - Part-Time

Clerical Test Required at time of Application

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

OVERVIEW:

To provide Spanish verbal and written translations within the Special Education, Student Services and Psychological Services departments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Moderate proficiency in typing, with good accuracy
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc); specialized software and the use of a bilingual keyboard
• Knowledge of technical educational terminology
• Ability to organize, to prioritize, to be attentive to details and to meet deadlines while working with minimum supervision
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing (English and Spanish); adjust to various language levels; maintain confidentiality
• Pass Special Education department Spanish screening assessment (verbal and written); interpreting and translating experience required
• High School education or equivalent required; college preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Provide oral English/Spanish interpretation at Special Education meetings (i.e. MET, IEP, parent conferences, etc)
• Assist in prioritizing interpretation and translation requests
• Maintain records of services provided and materials translated
• Assist Spanish speaking parents/guardians with Special Education forms and questionnaires
• Communicate with Spanish speaking parents/guardians on behalf of English speaking staff
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Provide written English/Spanish translations as requested

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assist in finding bilingual materials for district use

SUPERVISION

Coordinator of Psychological Services

Clerical Test administered on line:

Once you submit your application, a link to our on-line test will be emailed to you.

Testing takes approximately 35 minutes. (Data Entry test -10 minutes)

Clerical Test required for this position:

Application is considered incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration if clerical test results are not on file with Human Resources by closing date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.