Office _Interpreter, ESOL ; International Student Center

Title:

Interpreter, ESOL

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional 12 Month Interpreter, ESOL. Salary Grade/

Schedule:

115.

The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements.

The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Under general supervision, supports parents and students at the International Student Screening Center as well as the local school with interpretation and translation services.

• Provides year-round interpretation during registration for school-based and district needs, such as (but not limited to) Parent/Teacher Conferences, SST/RTI Meetings, 54 Meetings, Due Process Hearings, and Telephone Conferences (12-month/246 workday position)
• Translates documents such as (but not limited to) letters and notices to parents, school brochures, permission slips, and newsletters
• Collaborates with schools to establish effective communication between school and home
• Assists families in obtaining and completing necessary registration documents
• Conducts screening of the new students with the WIDA Screener and W-APT test
• Completes student enrollment by entering data into the Infinite Campus
• Maintains knowledge of current relevant federal and state regulations as they relate to the registration of EL students
• Maintains compliance with all related rules, regulations, and legal requirements; maintains a record of encounters/translations as required by Title VI of the Civil rights Act of 1964
• Collaborates with schools to establish effective communication between school, home, and community partners
• Collaborates with district and school-based personnel in the development and implementation of the policies and procedures regarding PHLOTES and ESOL students
• Provides support for parents and students during Title III extended-year programs
• Assists with developing programs and procedures to improve registration and parent workshops
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Foreign Language, Education, or closely related area from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working with PHLOTE population required.
• Must be bilingual and biliterate.
• Certificate of completion in interpretation training (Medical and/or Education Setting Interpretation) from one of the following, preferred:
• University of Georgia
• American Translators Association
• National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators
• Georgia Commission on Interpreters o Atlanta Association of Interpreters & Translators