Chicago Public Schools
Citywide Bilingual Translator
Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Citywide Bilingual TranslatorJob Number:
240003EB
Posting Date
:
Sep 6, 2024, 12:54:29 PM
Primary Location
:
West Side-2651 W Washington Blvd (Dodge-Garfield Park)
CPS Non-Union Job Grade
:
S04
Estimated Annual Salary Range
:
44,000.00 - 57,500.00
Position Type
:
Non-Union Position
Overtime Status
:
Exempt
Final salary offers are dependent upon candidate qualifications.
JOB DESCRIPTION -
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 600+ schools and employing approximately 40,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) works to support networks, schools, and families with all issues related to special education including instruction, interventions, and legal and compliance support.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Translation Manager, the Citywide Bilingual Translator will provide written translations of district-wide documents directed to parents of students with disabilities and local communities. This role will provide oral interpretations from English to Spanish and vice versa. This role will also edit internal translation documents and those by outside contractors.
Responsibilities:
Participate and support professional development for bilingual special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers
Perform ongoing written translations of district-wide documents prepared for parents of students with disabilities and CPS communities
Review and update translations recurring annually
Maintain multiple language vocabulary directory for CPS commonly used terms
Provide up-to-date data on translations that are completed
Edit and proofread translations
Serve as an interpreter for parents during CPS IEP meetings, legal proceedings, and other special education-related meetings
Translate all departmental documents in English and other languages
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education Required:
Associate degree from an accredited college or university
Experience Required:
Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience working in translation and editing
Two (2) years of experience in an educational setting preferred
Certification or registration in Translation Services (e.g. Illinois Court Interpreter Registry) preferred
Other Requirements:
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent writing and communication skills
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Documents, and Slides
Ability to work in a team and independently
Ability to meet deadlines and manage high volumes of work
Demonstrated project and time management skills in a deadline-driven environment
Knowledge of computer-assisted translation tools, preferred
Ability to fluently read, write, and speak in English and Spanish
Ability to translate written communication from English to Spanish and Spanish to English
Conditions of Employment:
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency -
Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.
Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 -
Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire.
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240003EB
Posting Date
:
Sep 6, 2024, 12:54:29 PM
Primary Location
:
West Side-2651 W Washington Blvd (Dodge-Garfield Park)
CPS Non-Union Job Grade
:
S04
Estimated Annual Salary Range
:
44,000.00 - 57,500.00
Position Type
:
Non-Union Position
Overtime Status
:
Exempt
Final salary offers are dependent upon candidate qualifications.
JOB DESCRIPTION -
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 600+ schools and employing approximately 40,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) works to support networks, schools, and families with all issues related to special education including instruction, interventions, and legal and compliance support.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Translation Manager, the Citywide Bilingual Translator will provide written translations of district-wide documents directed to parents of students with disabilities and local communities. This role will provide oral interpretations from English to Spanish and vice versa. This role will also edit internal translation documents and those by outside contractors.
Responsibilities:
Participate and support professional development for bilingual special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers
Perform ongoing written translations of district-wide documents prepared for parents of students with disabilities and CPS communities
Review and update translations recurring annually
Maintain multiple language vocabulary directory for CPS commonly used terms
Provide up-to-date data on translations that are completed
Edit and proofread translations
Serve as an interpreter for parents during CPS IEP meetings, legal proceedings, and other special education-related meetings
Translate all departmental documents in English and other languages
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education Required:
Associate degree from an accredited college or university
Experience Required:
Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience working in translation and editing
Two (2) years of experience in an educational setting preferred
Certification or registration in Translation Services (e.g. Illinois Court Interpreter Registry) preferred
Other Requirements:
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent writing and communication skills
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Documents, and Slides
Ability to work in a team and independently
Ability to meet deadlines and manage high volumes of work
Demonstrated project and time management skills in a deadline-driven environment
Knowledge of computer-assisted translation tools, preferred
Ability to fluently read, write, and speak in English and Spanish
Ability to translate written communication from English to Spanish and Spanish to English
Conditions of Employment:
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency -
Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.
Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 -
Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire.
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