Kansas City Public Schools
Non-Instructional Paraprofessional Bi-lingual Translator-(1101)
Kansas City Public Schools, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Non-Instructional Paraprofessional Bi-lingual Translator-(1101)
Pay: $15.50 - $23.79 / hour Employment Type: Full-Time Job Description
Req#: 8347
Kansas City, MO School District Non-Instructional Para (Translator) (1101) JOB POSTING Purpose of Job:
Assist the Principal and classroom teachers to effectively plan, coordinate and carry out student and parent activities and/or to work as a translator/interpreter to enhance the participation of limited English proficient children and parents (Burmese, Swahili, Kirundi, and Vietnamese). Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as translator/interpreter for non-English speaking students and parents. Assist school in developing plans for parent participation with ongoing communication between home and school. Work cooperatively with parents and other classroom volunteers. Translate school to home written communications for non-English speaking families. Translate policies, guidelines and practices regarding the operation of Title 1 Program and NCLB legislation. Assist administration in providing information to students, parents and community on family support services provided through the District to improve academic achievement and school performance. Attend and participate in scheduled professional development. Maintain documentation of services provided to students and parents. Supervisory Responsibilities:
None Minimum Qualifications:
Proficiency in English and other languages (Burmese, Swahili, Kirundi, and Vietnamese). Proficiency in electronic communication and basic computer skills. Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma or GED. Ability to work with children and their parents. Preferred Qualifications:
Three (3) years successful experience working with children and their parents. Course work in child development or educational psychology. Previous volunteer or paid experience translating or interpreting. Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds; visual ability requires mono and color vision. Terms of Employment:
10 Months (205 days). Benefits: Retirement Programs, Health, Dental and Life Insurance are provided.
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Pay: $15.50 - $23.79 / hour Employment Type: Full-Time Job Description
Req#: 8347
Kansas City, MO School District Non-Instructional Para (Translator) (1101) JOB POSTING Purpose of Job:
Assist the Principal and classroom teachers to effectively plan, coordinate and carry out student and parent activities and/or to work as a translator/interpreter to enhance the participation of limited English proficient children and parents (Burmese, Swahili, Kirundi, and Vietnamese). Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as translator/interpreter for non-English speaking students and parents. Assist school in developing plans for parent participation with ongoing communication between home and school. Work cooperatively with parents and other classroom volunteers. Translate school to home written communications for non-English speaking families. Translate policies, guidelines and practices regarding the operation of Title 1 Program and NCLB legislation. Assist administration in providing information to students, parents and community on family support services provided through the District to improve academic achievement and school performance. Attend and participate in scheduled professional development. Maintain documentation of services provided to students and parents. Supervisory Responsibilities:
None Minimum Qualifications:
Proficiency in English and other languages (Burmese, Swahili, Kirundi, and Vietnamese). Proficiency in electronic communication and basic computer skills. Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma or GED. Ability to work with children and their parents. Preferred Qualifications:
Three (3) years successful experience working with children and their parents. Course work in child development or educational psychology. Previous volunteer or paid experience translating or interpreting. Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds; visual ability requires mono and color vision. Terms of Employment:
10 Months (205 days). Benefits: Retirement Programs, Health, Dental and Life Insurance are provided.
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