JobID: 1207
Position Type:
Substitute – Classified
Date Posted:
2/9/2021
Location:
Various
*Closing Date:
*
Until Filled
About the District
Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Whether you’re working in a classroom, driving a school bus, preparing lunches, or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions, our goal is to create socially, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day!
About the Position
This position provides interpretation/translation services to students, parents and/or staff for whom English is not their primary language. Interpreting service opportunities usually consist of attending (but are not limited to): conferences, meetings related to student’s education, parent/teacher discussions, and community events. Other work opportunities include (but are not limited to): translating written documents/statements from one language to another language and proofreading documents/statements. For more details, please see the attached position description.
Currently seeking candidates who are fluent in (fluent proficiency required in English and in target language), but not limited to, the following languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, Amharic, Korean, Russian, Ukrainian, Portuguese, Chinese-Mandarin, Chinese-Cantonese, Somali, Tigrinya, Thai, Tagalog, Swahili, Punjabi, Nepali, Marshallese, Mongolian, Mandingo, Kurdish, Hindi, French, Farsi, Cambodian, Japanese, Urdu, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Lao and Twi.
Required Qualifications
- Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License/ID
- Must have a reliable method of transportation
- Must have availability to work afternoons/evenings
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid Washington State DSHS Certificate (https://www.dshs.wa.gov/office-of-thesecretary/language-testing-and-certification-program)
- Experience working with students/families in an educational setting.
Salary: 20-21Classified Substitutes & Hourly Employees Salary Schedule – Foreign Language Interpreter Pay Rate $25.00 per hour
Work Schedule: Varies
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
How to Apply
Apply online. Complete all steps in the application process so that we may fully consider you. We will give time and care to review your materials. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted directly.
Edmonds School District does not discriminate in any program or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
- Title IX Coordinator: Debby Carter, Executive Director of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7020, [email protected]
- Section 504 Coordinator: Dana Geaslen, Executive Director of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7047, [email protected]
- Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Debby Carter, Executive Director of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, [email protected]
Attachment(s):
- Foreign Language Interpreter-Translator position description.pdf
Location: 20420 68Th Ave W Lynnwood,WA 98036, Lynnwood, WA 98036
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
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