EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate
• Associate’s Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• experience in interpretation or translation required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Understanding of the special education and IEP process
• Ability to interact effectively with students, staff and parents.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• Bilingual/Biliterate in speaking, writing, and reading English and Spanish native or near native required.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

• N/A

LIFTING AND CARRYING REQUIREMENTS

• None:

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• N/A

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using the AACPS web based IEP system, uses existing web based software to initially translate IEP documents.
• Reviews the IEP documents to ensure proper translation has been made.
• Completes the translations within 30 days.
• Keeps a record of the numbers of the IEPs that are translated, the schools, and the student’s name.
• Will be based in the Tienet Office at Lakeshore Elementary School, and will submit timesheets to the Program Manager of Compliance and Legal Issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.