Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Temp - Interpreter (Foreign Languages)
Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403
This position is posted to create a pool of candidates. Eligible candidates will be contacted as positions become available at this school.Title:
Temporary InterpreterTitle Code:
D33816Division/Department:
English Language AcquisitionsUnit:
TempReports To:
Coordinator-English Language AcquisitionsCurrent as of:
5/1/2017Position Summary:Responsible for facilitating cross-cultural communication through the process of converting one language into a different language to ensure meaningful and accurate communication between two parties who do not speak the same language.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Provides consecutive interpretation services at one-on-one or small group meetings.Provides simultaneous interpretation service at larger meetings or when requested at small group meetings.Sight translates documents upon request during meetings.Makes phone calls to families who speak languages other than English.Maintains interpreter ethics at all times.Researches relevant issues and technical terms as needed.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made on request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education:
High School Diploma. Bachelor's degree preferred.Experience:
None.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must be eligible to work in the United States.Must be 18 years or older.Must attend AACPS Interpreter Training Part 1: Basic Interpreter Skills and Ethics and Part 2 (for work in special education) Interpreting in Special Education Settings.Outstanding customer service.Must be able to travel to different schools around the county.Excellent listening, verbal, and written language skills for both English and another language.Ability to accurately interpret conversation and presentation.Knowledge of advanced grammar and usage in both languages.Knowledge of school system terminology.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations.Ability to effectively communicate with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.Demonstrated ability to work effectively and engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communication styles.Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.Ability to employ business technology tools (e.g., E-mail, AACPS Intranet, electronic benefits enrollment tool, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).Licenses/Certifications:
None.Career Ladder Requirements:
N/APhysical Requirements:
As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.Established:
6/1/2013
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Temporary InterpreterTitle Code:
D33816Division/Department:
English Language AcquisitionsUnit:
TempReports To:
Coordinator-English Language AcquisitionsCurrent as of:
5/1/2017Position Summary:Responsible for facilitating cross-cultural communication through the process of converting one language into a different language to ensure meaningful and accurate communication between two parties who do not speak the same language.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Provides consecutive interpretation services at one-on-one or small group meetings.Provides simultaneous interpretation service at larger meetings or when requested at small group meetings.Sight translates documents upon request during meetings.Makes phone calls to families who speak languages other than English.Maintains interpreter ethics at all times.Researches relevant issues and technical terms as needed.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made on request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education:
High School Diploma. Bachelor's degree preferred.Experience:
None.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must be eligible to work in the United States.Must be 18 years or older.Must attend AACPS Interpreter Training Part 1: Basic Interpreter Skills and Ethics and Part 2 (for work in special education) Interpreting in Special Education Settings.Outstanding customer service.Must be able to travel to different schools around the county.Excellent listening, verbal, and written language skills for both English and another language.Ability to accurately interpret conversation and presentation.Knowledge of advanced grammar and usage in both languages.Knowledge of school system terminology.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations.Ability to effectively communicate with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.Demonstrated ability to work effectively and engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communication styles.Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.Ability to employ business technology tools (e.g., E-mail, AACPS Intranet, electronic benefits enrollment tool, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).Licenses/Certifications:
None.Career Ladder Requirements:
N/APhysical Requirements:
As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.Established:
6/1/2013
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