ESS is seeking an Interpreter/Translator to assist in effective communication between Spanish-speaking families and students in the Sharon City School District in matters related to Student Services, including document translation, meeting translation, and sharing of information and processes.Job ResponsibilitiesTranslates both written and verbal communication, related to Student Services, from English to Spanish and Spanish to EnglishInteracts and develops working relationships with professionals, staff, children, and their families using positive interpersonal, oral, and written communication in English and SpanishFacilitates oral communication between the school, the student’s family and appropriate public agencies related to Student Services by interpreting telephone conversations, conference calls, in-person conversations, etc.Translates school-wide messages into Spanish, when needed.Proofreads other translations and provides feedback.Assumes responsibility for quality of translation work submitted by reviewing, editing, and revising own work and quality of interpretation by clarifying ideas and messages to assist with understanding.Serves as a liaison between school and the community.Promotes good citizenship through actions as a role model.Maintains the highest level of confidentiality pertaining to school and students’ information, progress, and records.Assumes other responsibilities assigned by supervisor and/or school administrator.Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required.Ability to fluently read, write, and speak in English and Spanish required.One year experience working in an educational setting and/or service-oriented agency serving Spanish-speaking families preferred.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the public.Ability to maintain cultural sensitivity when relaying concepts and ideas between languages.Standard clearances and health forms will be required before hire. About ESSAs leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development. ESS Diversity StatementESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees – regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities – can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
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