The translator is responsible for accurately translating special education documents from English into Spanish to ensure equitable access for families. They must maintain confidentiality, meet strict deadlines, and ensure all translations are culturally responsive and grammatically correct.
Job DetailsJob Location: Community Day Charter Public School - Lawrence, MA 01840Position Type: ContractorSalary Range: $30.00 - $30.00 CommissionJob Category: K1 - 8 Public EducationThe Translator- Special Education Documents is a contracted role who will be responsible for accurately translating a variety of special education documents from English into Spanish (or other languages when needed). This role helps ensure that families whose primary language is not English have equitable access to critical information regarding their child’s educational evaluations, progress and 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 special education documents such as (but not limited to) evaluation reports, eligibility determinations, meeting notices, progress reports, amendments, parental rights notices and other related materials, etc.
Ensure that translations are accurate, clear and culturally responsive while maintaining the original meaning and intent
Review and edit translated documents for grammar, readability and consistency
Handle translations with confidentiality, in accordance to privacy laws and CDCPS policies
Complete documents translations within required timelines (within two 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 special education documents, Special Education Terminology and educational process
Strongly written communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work outside of regular working hours to translate special education 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: $30.00 per page, billable in ¼ page increments, for written translations. A page shall be defined as an 8.5 x 11” page in English with 12 point, single-spaced text.