Job Goal: Under the direction of special education administration and as assigned through the special education process, the Special Education I&T will follow a schedule of meetings across the district that require interpretation according to student’s Home Language Tracking Forms. The Special Education I&T will schedule meetings and confirm them for Special Education Staff members, outside providers and reconcile them to the master schedule. The Special Education I&T will also translate documents and serve as interpreter as assigned by special education administration during school hours.

Qualifications:

• Proficient communication in English (listening, speaking, reading, and writing)
• Fluent interpreting, reading and writing skills
• Ability to travel around the district
• Bilingual/Bicultural highly preferred
• Interpretation certification
• Experience working with diverse communities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team
• Strong computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Babylon Software, Google Drive

Responsibilities:

• Follow a schedule provided by special education administrators for interpreting for parents/guardians/students in their first
• language at team meetings or during assessments
• Provide interpretation to and from families at the Special Education Evaluation Center
• Translate documents at the request of special education administrators
• Maintain a database of Home Language Tracking Forms, making certain that each student’s special education folder has the
• most current tracking form in it and requests for oral interpretation and/or written translations are being subscribed to. Update
• EasyIEP with current interpretation/translation information
• Maintain confidentiality of students and families
• Maintain, confirm and reconcile schedule for Special Education staff members and outside providers
• Maintain a schedule on the Outlook calendar and share it with special education administrator’s weekly
• Maintain school files, paperwork and process
• Communicate with district staff and administrators
• Schedule and re-schedule meetings as needed
• Be fluent speaking and writing
• Other duties as assigned by special education administrators

Position Reports to: Director of Special Education

The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.