Job Title Interpreter Location Ashburn, VA, US Organization Name Varies Department Description Department of Pupil Services
Brief Description Under the general supervision of a school or division staff member, the interpreter interprets spoken information to parents of students in a school or administration building setting. Interpreter duties include classroom, school, curricular activities, and school division events.
Detailed Description * Acts as the facilitator of communication between parents, students, school staff, and others as appropriate
* Accurately interprets between school staff and parents. Interprets the message faithfully, always conveying the content and spirit of the speaker, using the parent's and student's primary language of communication in the educational setting
* Respects the confidentiality in all areas and always maintains appropriate professional boundaries. Avoids advising, counseling, or interjecting personal opinions into the interpretation
* Strives to further professional knowledge and skills through participation in workshops, professional meetings, and interaction with professional colleagues
* Maintain credible reports and submit in a timely manner to the Outreach Services Department
* Must complete LCPS interpreter trainings
* Performs duties related to interpreting as assigned Job Requirements * High school diploma or GED Certificate
* Preferred languages: Vietnamese, Korean, Turkish, Amharic, Urdu, Bengali, Russian, French
* Availability during school hours preferred
* Experience as an educational interpreter preferred
* Ability to relate to children, teachers, and other school staff
* Understanding of and access to basic Technology and ability to interpret during virtual meetings
* Demonstrate English language and interpreting language comprehension
* Demonstrate knowledge of LCPS Child Study process language/terminology
* Demonstrate knowledge of LCPS Individual Education Program language/terminology
Applicant instructions:
* Clearly indicate your language of interpretation on your resume or application materials
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, drive, and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or bend and may be required to lift to approximately 15 pounds.

Additional Details Salary : Banded Rates: Band 10
Hours vary, contingent upon need

FLSA Exempt Status: non-exempt
Reports to: Supervisor, Community Outreach Services
The Loudoun County School Board seeks to cultivate a high performing team of professionals focused on its mission and goals. The School Board values merit and excellence within its workforce and encourages the highest levels of professionalism for all its employees.

The School Board also recognizes and values the diversity of the students and broader community it serves and encourages diversity within its workforce.

The Loudoun County School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School Board does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, national origin, ancestry, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any basis protected by law.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Assistant Superintendent for Department of Human Resources and Talent Development
Loudoun County Public Schools
21000 Education Court
Ashburn, VA 20148
Tel:571-252-1100

How To Apply To submit an application online, please select "Apply Now"
To be considered for the vacancy, please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Please be sure to upload the following:

• Three (3) current professional references (Name, phone number, email address). At least one reference should be a current supervisor or most recent supervisor.
• Resume
  

Interview Date School Year SY_2021-2022 School Year 2021-2022 Job Type Part Time Closing Date Contract or Assignment Days/Hours Per Day Varies Amount of Travel

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