Position Type:
Paraeducators & Instructional Assistants/Language Interpreter
Date Posted:
10/30/2025
Location:
Granite Park Jr. High
Date Available:
As soon as possible
Closing Date:
11/06/2025
Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.If you have questions regarding this position, please contact April Guardado, Assistant Principal, at (385)-646-3380 or email anguardado@graniteschools.org
Hours per week: 29
Job Title
Language Translator
Department
Educational Equity / Special Education
Salary Schedule
Hourly ESP (72)
Contract Length
Hourly Only
FLSA Classification
Non-exempt
Last Review Date
January 2021
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Job Summary Interprets at various meetings. Provides translation services with patrons whose primary language is not English to assist school personnel, schedule appointments, and ask permission for testing. Interprets during testing. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.
Essential Functions
- Interprets at various meetings (e.g. IEP, SEP, etc.)
- Calls parents to communicate information, schedule appointments, etc.
- Interprets during testing.
- Assists in other areas when interpretation is needed.
Non-Essential Functions
Required Education and Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent.
Must successfully complete three years of foreign language study or equivalent.
Some training in specialized education terminology.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Required Prior Experience Must have six months of job-related work experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Must speak required foreign language and English fluently.
- Broad language vocabulary.
- Knowledge of other cultures.
- Knowledge of specialized educational terminology.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
Assigned Decision Making Decides the meaning and context of words and phrases that require translation. Determines when to meet with students through parents and teachers.
Interactions with Others Works closely with parents of students who require interpretation services. Coordinates meetings with students. Works with teachers and administrators to schedule meetings.
Supervisory Responsibility NA
Budget Responsibility NA
Working Environment May travel to different schools. Some stress in striving for accuracy in interpretation.
Physical Requirements – Not limited to the following:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
- Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time.
Note:
The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.
