Interpreter/Translator (Portuguese/Spanish) Part Time as needed

Interpreter / Translator (Portuguese or Spanish) – As Needed Hudson Public Schools is seeking qualified Portuguese- and/or Spanish-speaking interpreters/translators to provide as-needed oral interpretation and written translation services for school-based communications. This role supports equitable access for multilingual students and families and serves as a liaison between home and school. Responsibilities: Provide interpretation (English to Portuguese or Spanish, and Portuguese or Spanish to English) for: Parent-teacher conferences Special Education (IEP/504) meetings School meetings, events, and conferences Translate written documents (letters, notices, forms, reports, and district communications) Assist staff in communicating with multilingual families (in person, phone, or virtual) Ensure accuracy and cultural appropriateness of all translations/interpretations Maintain confidentiality of all student and family information Travel between schools as needed Qualifications: Advanced-Low level of proficiency in English and Portuguese/Spanish according to ACTFL Proficiency scale Completed at least 60 hours of Interpretation Training High school diploma or equivalent required Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain confidentiality Prior interpretation/translation experience preferred (school-based preferred) Knowledge of school systems and Special Education terminology preferred Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI) Additional Information: This is an on-call, at-will as-needed position with flexible scheduling up to 20 hours per week. Evening availability may be required for events or meetings Rate of Pay: $30.00/hour Reports to: Welcome Center & Director of Multilingual Education Nondiscrimination and Title IX Notice Hudson Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information in admission, administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Allard, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io, has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Hudson Public Schools may be referred to Jennifer Allard or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone View phone number on click.appcast.io While performing duties of this job, the employee may often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee will have also have ample periods of standing and may be required to traverse throughout the building. The employee must frequently use hands and frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). Physical abilities may also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field. Ability must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for short periods, and walk up and down stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff members, and the public in person and on the telephone. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job, you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department- View email address on click.appcast.io District Wide