Spanish Interpreter

Hours per day: As needed

Months of Employment:

Position Type: Continuing Level of Benefits:None Pay Range: $19.94 Minimum Degree Level: High School Diploma

Additional Position Comments:

Reports to: Language Services Coordinator

Job Summary: Interpreters are responsible for interpreting written and verbal communication to ensure ESL students and their families receive effective communication enabling them to thrive within the educational environment.

Education and Experience:

• Bilingual Spanish and English. Bicultural preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with immigrant families.
• Experience with coordinating educational services, including English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Comfortable working independently to deliver interpretative services throughout Buncombe County Schools.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Possess own transportation and hold a valid NCDL and auto insurance.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Ability to work as needed, may include some after-hours events.
• Work with BCS Language Services Coordinator to schedule interpretation needs.
• Interpret for families at school enrollment and other appointments or events.
• Maintain accurate and timely mileage and activity logs.
• Travel in personal vehicle to various BCS locations to deliver services.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the BCS Language Services Coordinator

Work Environment

• Work environments include office, schools, and other locations throughout the community at various hours.