On-call Interpreter

On-call Interpreter Oakland, CA

Education for Change
Full Time Oakland, CA 10.56 - 12.04 USD Today
Job description

REPORTS TO Program Coordinator


Position Summary


Education for Change is looking for an interpreter who provides communication facilitation between students, parents, and school staff. The interpreter transmits messages and environmental cues via a language or code that best meets the needs of the receiver in both academic and non-academic settings. The interpreter is expected to establish and maintain effective, appropriate working relationships with students, parents, and staff.


Responsibilities:


  • Provide accurate interpretation with no additions or omissions for written materials and verbal communication for students, parents and school staff.
  • Provide interpretations of questions, answers, statements, arguments, explanations and other forms of verbal communication.
  • Projects a positive image of the district to students, staff, and parents as well as exhibiting a positive and collaborative attitude on the job.
  • Educates students and staff in the strategies, processes, and protocols for using an Interpreter.
  • Advocates for communication access and models self-advocacy skills.
  • Attend trainings as assigned.


Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
  • Excellent bilingual communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Proficient with the use of office equipment.
  • Outstanding listening, retention and note-taking skills.
  • Proficient enunciation and pronunciation skills, and pleasant, professional voice.
  • Proficient understanding of cultural sensitivity, and ability to collaborate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.


Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a public school system
  • Certified interpreter license
  • Experience translating documents and/or forms

On-call Interpreter
Education for Change

https://www.alaschools.org/
Mesa, United States
Unknown / Non-Applicable
Unknown
School / School District
Education Support & Training Services
Education
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