Job DetailsJob Location: Community Day Charter Public School - Lawrence, MA 01840Position Type: ContractorSalary Range: $180.00 - $180.00 CommissionJob Category: K1 - 8 Public EducationThe Translator-IEP Documents is a contracted role, and will be responsible for accurately translating Individualized Education Program (IEP) documents and materials from English into Spanish (or other languages, as needed). This role ensures that families whose primary language is not English have equitable access to critical information regarding their child’s education, rights, and supportive services. Translations will be completed outside of regular working hours on an as-needed basis, and will directly report to the Director of Special Education.
Key Responsibilities:
Translate IEP documents -including IEP, evaluation summaries, and other related educational materials- with accuracy and cultural sensitivity
Maintain the integrity, tone, and meaning of original content while ensuring translations are clear, consistent and accessible to families
Review and edit translations for accuracy, grammar and readability
Handle translations with confidentiality, in accordance to privacy laws and CDCPS policies
Complete IEP translations within required timelines (within 2 weeks of receipt of documents) to support compliance with legal timelines
Submit completed translations and invoices to the Director of Special Education or designated Special Education Department head for approval
Qualifications
Proven experience translate special education
Proficiency in English and Spanish (native or near- native fluency) required
Familiarity with IEPs, Special Education Terminology and educational process
Strongly written communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to work outside of regular working hours to translate IEP documents, as needed
Ability to work independently, and meet strict deadlines
Ability to handle student records with a strong level of confidentiality and sensitivity
Compensation: $180.00 per completed IEP