BILINGUAL TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SUPPORT ASSISTANT (#2613) All Schools ( learn more ) Clarke County School District Athens , Georgia ( map )
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Job Details
• Job ID: 3985029
• Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
• Posted : July 28, 2022
• Starting Date: Immediately
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Job Description
Overall Purpose
The job of Bilingual Translation and Interpretation Support Assistant is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the District’s Language Services Department; participating in English/Spanish translation services for schools, teachers, students, and families; and supporting the facilitation of accessible and accurate communications to our community of Spanish-speaking students and families.
Direct Supervisor
Chief of Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships
Essential Functions
• Assists the school system in communicating with students and families in understanding system and/or school requirements and processes for the purpose of supporting student learning and achievement.
• Assists in the translation of documents.
• Assists in the oral interpretation for students and families at assigned schools.
• Provides needed support to the district departments for the purpose of supporting Spanish- speaking families
• Responds to emergency needs for translation for all schools.
Marginal Functions
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Competencies
• Skills-based Competencies
Required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: performing multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge-based Competencies
Required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and perform translation services. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; community resources; student support services.
• Ability-based Competencies
Required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use
job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances;
work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized
methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; use job-related equipment; demonstrate flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment using standardized methods; work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; analyze issues and create action plans; independently interpret guidelines; problem solve with equipment in some circumstances; establish and maintain constructive relationships; adapt to changing work priorities; maintain confidentiality; exhibit tact and patience; and be able to work flexible hours
Requirements
High school diploma or GED equivalent
College training and/or academic preparation in both English and Spanish preferred
Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish
Reliable transportation between sites
Physical Requirements
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.
Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing.
Continuing Education/Training
Valid Georgia driver’s license
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint
Background Clearance
Fair Labor Standards Act
Non-Exempt
• Position Type: Full-time
• Positions Available: 1
• Job Category : Student Services > Translator
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clarke County School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Job Requirements
• No experience required
Contact Information
• Roshanna Griffin
• x
• Athens, Georgia 30603
• Phone: x
• Email: click here
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