2024-25 Substitute Interpreter

Position: Substitute Interpreter
Location: Districtwide

Seeking Interpreters for the following Languages:
Arabic
Hmong
Mandarin Chinese
Ormo
Somali
Spanish

Essential functions of the position may include but are not limited to the following:

• Work collaboratively with Student and Family Advocates and building administrators
• Partner with school staff in communicating information regarding attendance, grades, athletics, etc.
• Work in coordination with counselors, mental health and other support staff and/or administration to meet students/family’s needs 
• Assist school and district staff in deepening their understanding of and responsiveness to  speaking cultures represented in Centennial Public Schools
• Assist in supporting student academic success and goals 
• Partner with teaching staff to help build family connections 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in English and in one of the following languages:
  • Arabic
  • Hmong
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Ormo
  • Somali
  • Spanish
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive and effective relationships with students, families and colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, including excellent customer service skills with parents, students, staff, administration, and the community
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively cross-culturally
• Ability to motivate and inspire students; takes a student-centered approach 
• Committed to educational equity 

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Prior experience working in K-12 educational environment 
• Prior experience as an interpreter.
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative and function as a self-starter
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
• Experience working with students and families

Salary/Wages:
$50 per hour

Benefits:
ESST

Application Procedure:
All candidates must apply online at www.isd12.org. Click on “Apply” at the upper right of the page to begin the application process.  Applications will be received and reviewed until June 30, 2025.

Centennial School District ISD12 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.