*** This position is a stipended position and is only open to current employees in BPS whose current job status allows them to participate in these opportunities.***

Office of English Learners
Position: Translation and/or Interpretation Temporary Technician
Reports to: Translation and Interpretation Department
Position Duration: School year 2019- 2020
Location: Remote
Stipend: Stipend amount based on completion of translation request.

Position overview:

The Office of English Learners (OEL) Translation & Interpretation Unit is seeking qualified Translators and Interpreters to translate b etween English and the designated foreign language general, technical, legal, and medical documents. Technicians will provide oral interpretations during formal, school, and community meetings as well as conversations and interactions with BPS families and the public.

Individuals interested must be bilingual and have experience translating and/or interpreting. In addition, those selected to support will be required to complete and pass a language fluency exam, as well as an Ethics & Special Education Training module and test. Translators and Interpreters will be compensated as follows:

• Translators will be compensated a total of $25.00 per page (350 words per page count). Source language already translated via provided templates will not be included in the per-page word count.
• Interpreters will be compensated at $45.00 per hour

Boston Public Schools (BPS) is committed to ensuring all families we serve receive timely, accurate, and accessible communications. Qualified bilingual individuals with experience translating and/or interpreting will support the Districts priority in providing support and resources to schools to ensure all families receive information in their native language.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete translation and/or interpretation requests received from the Boston Public Schools Translation and Interpretation Unit.
• Receive, accept and process translation and interpretation request(s) from the District's request system.
• Proof-read returned translated documents to confirm completeness and accurate translation of source language context to the target language.
• Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude in working with students, parents, school staff, and community members.
• Attends all approved and required trainings, workshops and in-services.
• Maintains confidentiality with respect to student, parent and staff information.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be Bilingual
• Proficiency in English and the target language you're interested in supporting with the ability to speak, read and write in both.
• Passing score on Language Fluency Exam ($100 per test - Translation and/or Interpretation)
• 1-3 years of experience as a translator and/or interpreter
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Suite, Translation Memory Software (i.e. MemoQ)
• Ability to work independently

Job Type: Stipend position