Fort Wayne Community Schools ยท 1 week ago
Multilingual Learners | Interpreter/Translator - Temporary as needed
Fort Wayne, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expFort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a Multilingual Learners Interpreter/Translator to provide essential communication services for language minority students and their families. The role involves interpreting and translating spoken and written communications, serving as a liaison between families and the school district, and assisting with enrollment processes.
EducationHigher EducationTraining
Responsibilities
Provide interpretation and translation services to facilitate communications among students, faculty, staff, parents and others; utilize appropriate register of the language and intent of the speaker. Serve as a liaison between language minority families, FWCS, schools, and personnel
Interpret for meetings, conferences, telephone calls, counseling functions, field trips, assemblies, and various other events and activities. Assist families with enrolling and completing required forms and applications
Translate written communications between FWCS personnel, schools, outside agencies and limited or non-English speaking families
Must be able to transport self to various locations within the FWCS district
Qualification
Required
MUST BE PROFICIENT IN ENGLISH AND AT LEAST ONE OTHER LANGUAGE
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school
Must possess knowledge of the general aspects, methods, processes, principles, practices, procedures and terminology used in assigned field
Must be proficient in English and at least one other language
Must have strong oral and written communication skills
Preferred
College degree
Training in the field of translation and interpreting
Recognized certification in translation and/or interpreting
Prefer candidates with two years experience in translation and/or interpreting
Experience working with students or families in a social services or educational environment
Company
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Fort Wayne Community Schools is a public school that offers educational courses and programs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rosemary Shipman
Chief Financial Officer
Angela Benge
GEAR UP COORDINATOR of College and Career Readiness
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