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ReNEW Schools

Part-Time Translator/Interpreter, 2025-2026

ReNEW Schools, Oregon, Wisconsin, United States, 53575

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Position Title:

Translator / Interpreter (Part-Time)

Payroll/Personnel Type:

Hourly

Job #:

9478

Reports to:

ESOL/Bilingual/Migrant Executive Director

Shift Length:

8 Hours a Day

Union Eligibility:

Not Eligible

Position Summary:

Professional translators are capable of interpreting and translating from English to the target language and vice versa. Target languages include, but are not limited to: Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, Somali, Nepali, and Dari.

Essential Functions

Translate district documents from English to the target language

Edit district documents translated from English to the target language

Interpret during meetings including, but not limited to: parent-teacher conferences, parent meetings in school, parent meetings in the ESOL office, home visits

Assist new ELL families with district enrollment documents

Conduct ESOL welcome sessions in the target language for ELLs new to St. Louis Public Schools

Support new ELL student orientations by presenting information in the target language

Provide language support in the target language to ELL families visiting the ESOL office with questions, problems, and/or concerns

Provide over-the-phone language support to ELL families contacting the ESOL office

Provide over-the-phone language support to district staff communicating with ELL families

Participate in the planning of ESOL Program parent meetings

Conduct ESOL Program parent meetings in the target language

Record automated messages in the target language to communicate district information to ELL families

Make phone calls in the target language to communicate district information to ELL families

Contribute to day-to-day operations of the ESOL office

Ensure that all translations adhere to district policies and procedures

Other duties assigned by the administrator

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Native or near-native proficiency in the target language, both orally and in writing

Attention to detail and ability to multi-task

Computer literate, proficient with MS Word and have the ability to type 40 wpm

Experience

Three years of experience as a Translator/Interpreter is preferred

Education

A minimum of 60 college credit hours from an accredited college or university in the US (a 2-year degree program from outside the US is accepted)

OR

Bachelor's degree (Bachelor's degree from outside the US is accepted)

OR

Completion of Missouri’s online Substitute training programFrontline Training

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle

Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects including the human body

Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment

Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment

Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

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