Per Diem Interpreting and Translation Services (Arabic)

POSITION SUMMARYFacilitate communication between Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School parents/guardians and school staff through interpreting services (both written and oral). This includes bridging language and cultural barriers in order to protect educational rights of families and their children. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to: Interpreting: ?Interpret as needed for school meetings and events district-wide.?Be the bridge between Arabic speaking parents/guardians and staff.?Interpret from English into Arabic and from Arabic into English.Written Translations: ?Translate written material from English into Arabic and from Arabic into English.?Edit previously translated correspondence for accuracy, grammar and mechanics. SCHEDULING: Interpreting: The ESL Director will contact interpreters via phone or email up between 12-48 hours prior to the date of interpreting when prior notice is given.

Written Translations: The ESL Director will contact interpreters via phone or email with a written translation project proposal. All proposals will include the document needed for translation, the price the school is willing to pay for said project, as well as the project completion date. The interpreter will have by the end of business hours (4:00 p.m.) the day in which the proposal was sent to accept or reject the proposal. CompensationAs compensation for the performance of the above outlined duties, a rate of of $30.00 per 1 hour worked for interpreting and $30.00 per 1 page translated for written translation projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: ?Native Proficiency in (Arabic)?Proficiency in English. ?Strong verbal communication skills. ?Experience interpreting in the educational setting preferred APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: ?Cover Letter?Resume?1-2 Letters of Recommendation from previous employers/clients in which you provided interpretation or translation services before?Writing sample in Arabic