Bilingual Interpreter - Vacancy ID: 274539

 We Are Ripon 

*Empowering learners, engaging community, enriching the world.

*Integrity: Exemplifying honesty and trustworthiness while adhering to high moral principles

*Excellence: Striving for the utmost quality in any endeavor

*Commitment: Devoting full energies and talents to successfully complete undertakings

*Collaboration: Working together inclusively toward a positive outcome, locally and globally

*Innovation: Taking initiative and risks to seek better solutions

*Kindness: Treating ALL others and self with consideration and generosity

Description:

The Ripon Area School District is seeking qualified candidates for an additional Bilingual Interpreter on an as needed basis to join our team in serving EL students and families of the Ripon Area School District. Interpreters aid communication by converting messages or text from one language into another language.  Interpreters must have the ability to concentrate while others are speaking or moving around them and be sensitive to cultural differences and expectations among the people whom they are helping to communicate. Successful interpreting is not only a matter of knowing the words in different languages, but also of understanding people’s cultures. Interpreters must listen carefully when interpreting for audiences to ensure that they hear and interpret correctly. Interpreters must speak and write clearly and effectively in the languages they are conveying.

INTERPRETER  JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide interpretations as required by phone conferences or in person. 
• Serve as interpreter for Special Programs  (Special Education, G/T, EL,  parent meetings, etc.) upon request and as available.
• Serve as a liaison between school and community.
• Conduct Home Language Surveys.
• Function as a communication link between non-English speaking and limited-English speaking families and school/district personnel.
• Interpret faithfully and always conveying the thought, intent, and spirit of the speaker and/or student while maintaining confidentiality, an impartial attitude, and professional demeanor at all times.
• Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

The  Interpreter works under the direction of the EL Coordinator. A minimum of 2 years of bilingual  interpretation experience is preferred. Qualified applicants must hold at least a high school diploma. 

The Ripon Area School District serves over 1600 students, Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, in traditional schools and a virtual school.  We are committed to empowering learners, engaging community and enriching the world through the Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Commitment, Collaboration, Innovation and Kindness.  Please visit our district website to learn more about the Ripon Area School District. 

Candidate Requirements:

Years of Experience: 2

Degree: High School Diploma

Additional Requirements:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letters of Recommendation

The Ripon Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap or any other characteristic protected by law. RIPON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.