• Job Description

  Req#: 19373
  Position Type:
  Paraeducators & Instructional Assistants/ Language Interpreter
  
  
  Date Posted:
  '); '8/15/2024
  
  
  Location:
  KENNEDY JR. HIGH
  
  
  Date Available:
  As soon as possible
  
  
  Closing Date:
  08/22/2024
  
  
  Interprets at various meetings (e.g. IEP, SEP, etc.)
  Calls parents to communicate information, schedule appointments, etc.
  Interprets during testing.
  Assists in other areas when interpretation is needed.
  Other duties as assigned
  Must speak required foreign language and English fluently.
  Broad language vocabulary.
  Knowledge of other cultures.
  Knowledge of specialized educational terminology.
  Interpersonal and communication skills.
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
  Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
  Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time.
  Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.
  
  
  
  If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Robin Tenbrink, Principal, at (385)-646-5220 or email rtenbrink@graniteschools.org
  
  Hours per week: 29
  Job Title	Language Translator
  Department	Educational Equity / Special Education
  Supervisor	Principal
  Salary Schedule	Hourly ESP (72)
  Lane Placement	jj
  Contract Length	Hourly Only
  FLSA Classification	Non-exempt
  Last Review Date	January 2021
  
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
  
  Job Summary
  Interprets at various meetings. Provides translation services with patrons whose primary language is not English to assist school personnel, schedule appointments, and ask permission for testing. Interprets during testing. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.
  
  Essential Functions
  • Interprets at various meetings (e.g. IEP, SEP, etc.)
  • Calls parents to communicate information, schedule appointments, etc.
  • Interprets during testing.
  • Assists in other areas when interpretation is needed.
  Non-Essential Functions
  • Other duties as assigned
  Required Education and Qualifications
  High school diploma or equivalent.
  Must successfully complete three years of foreign language study or equivalent.
  Some training in specialized education terminology.
  Must have a valid Utah driver's license.
  
  Required Prior Experience
  Must have six months of job-related work experience.
  
  Required Knowledge and Skills
  • Must speak required foreign language and English fluently.
  • Broad language vocabulary.
  • Knowledge of other cultures.
  • Knowledge of specialized educational terminology.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills.
  Assigned Decision Making
  Decides the meaning and context of words and phrases that require translation. Determines when to meet with students through parents and teachers.
  
  Interactions with Others
  Works closely with parents of students who require interpretation services. Coordinates meetings with students. Works with teachers and administrators to schedule meetings.
  
  Supervisory Responsibility
  NA
  
  Budget Responsibility
  NA
  
  Working Environment
  May travel to different schools. Some stress in striving for accuracy in interpretation.
  
  Physical Requirements – Not limited to the following:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
  • Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time.
  Note: The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• About the company

  Granite School District, located in the Salt Lake Valley, operates 62 elementary, 16 junior high, and 8 high schools, serving over 67,000 students. Visit our homepage at www.graniteschools.org.

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