ESL Translator - Johnson County Schools - TN

Position Description

POSITION TITLE:        ESL Translator for the 2024-2025 School Year (11 month position)

QUALIFICATIONS:                

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of and demonstrated language skills, both spoken and written, in English and Spanish
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English and Spanish
• Experience in school district communications (preferred)
• Must have valid drivers license

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associates Degree
• Maintains positive, professional relationships with staff and community
• Set a good example, and be a positive role model appropriate to a school setting

REPORTS TO:            ELL Coordinator and Federal Programs Supervisor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
May include but are not limited to, the following:
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English and Spanish
• Ability to conduct written translations / interpretations
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong copy editing and proofreading skills in Spanish
• Ability to work and meet deadlines for multiple assignments simultaneously
• Ability to maintain flexible work hours to accommodate school and community communication and translation needs at evening events and meetings.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and ability to work independently
• Ability to work as a team member

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides communication services verbally or in writing in Spanish on behalf of the district administration and staff. Maintains message content within District and professional standards. Provides support to non-English speaking parents, guardians, and community members
• Communicate effectively with culturally diverse populations including those with limited English proficiency; understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of students records, meet scheduled deadlines and read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Translator: Translates a variety of documents for both the community and district-wide audiences.