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Job Title: Foreign Language Interpreter  ($8.67/hr.) On Call

Requested Languages:  Somali, Krio, Arabic, Vietnamese, Uduk, Farsi, Vai Mano, Russian, Gio

Location:  Language Assessment and Placement Center, 965 North Goodman Street

Date Posted:  December 28, 2005

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  This is an important interpreting position involving responsibility for fluently reading, writing, and conversing both in English and a foreign language to facilitate communication during the enrollment, placement, and/or education process for non-English speaking students.  Employees in this class must be able to demonstrate fluency in English and a second language, such as, but not limited to, Spanish, Turkish, Italian, Arabic, Vietnamese, Greek, Polish, etc.  The work is performed on an “as needed” basis, under the general supervision of an administrator.  Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class.  Does related work as required.

 TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: 

Ø            Translates written material into foreign language;

Ø           Performs oral translations at seminars, classes, examinations, meetings, etc.;

Ø           Interprets at registration, parent/teacher conferences, various special education committees;

Ø            May interpret test questions and student responses.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the English language; thorough knowledge of a foreign language; ability to perform oral and written translations in English and a foreign language; ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with students, parents, school district administrators, and other professional staff; patience; tact; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Three (3) years experience involving reading, writing, and conversing in a foreign language on a daily basis.

NOTE:  Appointments to the position follow successful demonstration of fluency in English and a second language.  Native speakers of a language other than English meet the minimum qualifications for this title.

To Apply: Send Resumes to:

Charles Dye
Rochester City School District
131 West Broad Street, Rochester, NY 14614
Human Resources Department

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