District Translator

Waukegan to College
Waukegan, IL
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

The District Translator is responsible for providing oral and written translation services to the Waukegan Public Schools, ensuring that district documents are translated into English or Spanish, and promoting a positive working relationship between district staff and the community.

What You Will Do

The essential duties of the District Translator include communicating in English and Spanish, supporting English Learners Programs and Immigrant Programs, receiving and translating documents, maintaining accurate records, and attending training sessions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be successful in this role, you should have excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills, a high level of personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment with administrators, teachers, and parents.

Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree
  • Preferred translation certificate or equivalent
  • Excellent interpersonal communication, and listening skills
  • Ability to successfully work in a collaborative environment with administrators, teachers, and parents
  • High level of personal integrity and a strong work ethic
  • Ability to supervise and work effectively with departmental personnel
  • Bilingual, English and Spanish preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Benefits package
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