District Interpreter - Haitian Creole

District Interpreter Job Description Job Title: District Interpreter Reports to: Assistant Director of Human Resources Primary Purpose: Provide effective communication between the District, school, student's family and appropriate public agencies. Provide oral and written communication from English to Haitian Creole and from Haitian Creole to English for various documents, meetings and school activities. Qualifications: Education/Certification: High School Diploma, Bachelor's degree preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to fluently read, write, and speak in English and Haitian Creole Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Proficiency in Google applications (Google documents, Google Spreadsheet, etc.) Exceptional organizational, and interpersonal skills Must be detailed oriented, self-motivated and able to multitask Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English and Haitian Creole Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district personnel Ability to work collaboratively with others Experience: A minimum of 2 years of translation and interpretation experience Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Translate both written and verbal communication from English to Haitian Creole and Haitian Creole to English.
2. Provide interpretations as required by phone conferences or in person.
3. Translate district-wide/school letters and documents.
4. Proofread other translations and provide feedback.
5. Serve as interpreter for Special Education programs and conferences
6. Serve as interpreter for District events
7. Serve as a liaison between school and community.

Workplace Expectations:

1. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
2. Have regular and punctual attendance.
3. Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
4. Follow all district policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by proper authority. Other: Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance. Participate in department/faculty meetings and special events as assigned. Other duties as assigned.