ESL Interpreter/Translator (SY 26-27)

Job Title: ESL INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR Salary: $24.51 Hourly Job Type: Full Time Location: Columbus, Ohio Department: ESL Definition This job posting is for a noncompetitive position. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Official transcripts or degree are required to receive educational credit. Please attach before submitting application. Applications cannot be updated after submission. Under general supervision, is responsible for providing oral and written translation of communications, correspondence, forms, manuals, and other instructional and educational materials from the English language to a designated second language; performs related tasks as required. Examples Of Work (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.) Provides interpretation and translation services to facilitate communications between various individuals communicates with staff, administrators, teachers, students, parents, and others in English and a designated second language Provides language support, over the phone, to Columbus City Schools personnel District-wide and non-English speaking parents/guardians of Columbus City Schools students Assists school administrators with developing and translating forms, bulletins, and notices to parents and the community Reads and rewrites materials in a specified language following established rules pertaining to factors such as word meanings, sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation Translates District-wide materials such as letters to parents, documents, policies and procedures, brochures, invitations, and event schedules Interprets, translates, and records District robocall messages Maintains call logs, records, and files related to interpretation and translation requests Handles confidential information such as medical records and disability information May serve as an interpreter for meetings, hearings, assemblies, conferences, presentations, or other events Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Three (3) years of experience translating and interpreting materials and communications between English and a designated second language. Substitution(s): A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth school grade requirement. Official transcripts or degree are required to receive educational credit. Please attach before submitting application. Applications cannot be updated after submission. Examination The examination process is administrated by the ESL Department. The department will notify candidates invited to take the Exam. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Thorough knowledge of American Sign Language; thorough know #J-18808-Ljbffr Columbus City Schools - Ohio