Spanish Translator / Interpreter
Summary
Topeka Public Schools is hiring a Spanish Translator/Interpreter to translate district documents and interpret at school and district meetings and events between Spanish and English. Day-to-day work involves using specialized translation software, verifying others' translations for accuracy and grammar, and maintaining confidential records.
Purpose Statement
The job of SPANISH TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETER is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for translating a variety of documents and interpreting at district and school events and meetings to/from target language
Essential Functions
Maintains a wide variety of manual and electronic documents files and records for the purpose of providing up-to- date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
Translates different documents (e.g. literary, technical, scientific, legal, research, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that non-English speaking families have a clear understanding of information or services.
Uses highly specialized translation software for the purpose of encouraging efficiency and consistency.
Verifies translations made by others for the purpose of ensuring accuracy, context, readability, grammar and style.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: excellent verbal and written communication in both Spanish and English; Special Education terms (legal, medical, educational); Special Education processes and programs; and protocol in confidential translation/interpretation.
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others; accurately interpret both verbal and written Spanish; work in a fast-paced environment; and maintaining confidentiality.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, 20% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.
Experience: Job related experience within specialized field is required.
Education: Bachelors degree in job related area.
Required Testing Certificates and Licenses
None Specified None Specified
Continuing Educ./Training Clearances
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