SALARY: $25.00 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY: The Guest Interpreter supports students and families whose primary language is not English by facilitating clear and accurate communication between school staff, students, and families. This position works across grades K12 and provides interpretation services in a variety of settings, most commonly during student-led conferences and other school meetings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Provide accurate and impartial interpretation between students, families, and school staff to ensure clear communication
Interpret spoken communication in real time during meetings, conferences, and school events
Restate or clarify information as needed to ensure understanding by all parties
Support effective communication of student academic progress, needs, and school-related information
Maintain confidentiality of all student, family, and staff information in accordance with district policies
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and professionalism when working with diverse populations
Follow district procedures and guidelines for interpretation services

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of a district-administered interpreter assessment

Additional Requirements

Proficiency in using the English language.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of two (2) years of college-level coursework

Completion of a recognized two (2) year interpreter training program

Washington State Interpreter Certification

Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Certification

Prior experience providing interpretation in an educational setting

Condition Of Employment

Criminal background clearance

Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

Knowledge Of

The role of an Educational Interpreter within the educational team.

School board policies and procedures

Ability To

Organize and perform work efficiently and independently with strong attention to detail

Communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions

Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold ethical and professional standards

Follow safety and security procedures in daily work routines

Build and maintain positive working relationships with staff and service providers

Collaborate effectively with district staff and contribute to a team environment

Interact respectfully and effectively with students, parents, staff, and the public in a diverse community

Perform Essential Job Functions With Or Without Reasonable Accommodations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.

Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.

Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."

Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

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.

The employee in this position will frequently sit up to 30 minutes at a time, and handle/grasp throughout their shift. Near and far vision is required. The employee must be able to occasionally stand, walk, lift, carry, reach, bend/stoop, twist, and squat/kneel. This position rarely requires climbing/balancing or lifting bench to shoulder or overhead. The employee is required to constantly lift up to 10 lbs; frequently lift up to 25 lbs; and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Weights over 50 lbs should be done with a mechanical lift or with help from another person. The employee will occasionally push/pull up to 20 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and occasionally may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Interruptions are common. This position occationally is exposed to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals, typically in a school environment.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position typically works school days with some evenings for events, on an as-needed basis.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Position reports to the building principal

REPRESENTATION

Non represented

Level Of Compensation

$25.00 per hour

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

Update 07/2015

Disclaimer

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee. body {min-height: 100px}

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