ECSEC - Interpreter

The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2024-25 school year:

ECSEC

Interpreter

The Elkhart County Special Education Cooperative (ECSEC) is made up of the Baugo, Concord, Fairfield, Goshen, Middlebury, and Wa-Nee Community Schools in North Central Indiana located 30 minutes from the University of Notre Dame. Administrative offices are located at 1216 S. Indiana Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Able to do Consecutive Interpreting (Interpretation is delivered immediately after the source is presented, i.e. English speaker says a few phrases, interpreter delivers the message to non-English speaker, and vice versa.)
• Able to do Sight Translation (This oral translation of written documents such as enrollment forms, information release forms, etc., is done on the spot, as needed.)
• Being fluent in the two languages being interpreted
• Pass an interpreter test

QUALITIES DESIRED:

• Ensure that accurate, effective communication occurs among all parties.
• Interpret without omitting, adding to, or altering anything said or written.
• Having some relevant experience
• Understand and uphold the rights of all parties and respect the confidentiality of the communication.
• Flexibility
• Showing knowledge of cultures involved
• Being comfortable with public speaking
• Being able to interpret in situation where there is conflict or sharing of sensitive information

HOURS: As needed

SALARY: $20.50 per hour

BENEFITS: This position is not eligible for benefits.

APPLICATION PROCESS: In order to be considered, all applicants must have completed their on-line application at https://goshenschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

CURRENT GCS EMPLOYEES CLICK HERE

Please attach the following to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Up-to-date resume
• Three current letters of reference

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Sarah Hickle

Elkhart County Special Education Cooperative

1216 S. Indiana Ave.; Door F

Goshen, IN 45626

shickle@goshenschools.org

The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS: Until Filled