7 hours a day

218 days per year

FTE = .7337

Benefits: Sick Leave, Long Term Disability, Bereavement Leave, NPERS Retirement, Flex, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Short Term Disability, Legal, Identity, Permanent Life with LTC - for more information, please contact Human Resources

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: BA or equivalent from an accredited school or university.
2. Federal Certification for Interpreter/Translator.
3. Strong background and years of experience in interpreting and translating from source language(s) to target language(s); is fluent in at least two languages.
4. Current NE Driver's license and excellent driving record.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (Include, but are not limited to)

District Functions:

1. Follows ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.
2. Identifies and resolves conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices and behaviors.
3. Translates messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languagesorally or by using hand signsmaintaining message content, context, and style integrity as much as possible.
4. Proofreads, edits, and revises translated materials proficiently.
5. Reads written materials and is able to proficiently rewrite them into specified languages. Knowledgeable of the structure and content of both the English and foreign language.
6. Uses reference materials such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computer terminology databases as needed to ensure translation accuracy.
7. Displays active listening, speaking, and reading comprehension skills.
8. Uses critical thinking, time management and active learning skills for current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
9. Displays speech recognition, oral expression and comprehension skills. Demonstrates effective written comprehension and expression skills.
10. Works independently, one-on-one, and with groups. Addresses staff members, parents and students effectively in various settings.
11. Demonstrates proficient computer knowledge, organization and records management skills necessary to support the ELL program.

Classroom Functions:

1. Adapts translations to students cognitive and grade levels in collaboration with district staff members.
2. Converts one spoken language into another. Pays attention carefully, understands what is communicated, and expresses thoughts and ideas clearly and appropriately for age and grade level.
3. Works with individuals or small groups of students in all curriculum areas and is familiar with these curriculum areas.
4. Works with individuals or small groups of students in following non-teaching activities: supervises breaks, lunchrooms, errands, chores, field trips, community access activities, self-care needs, and independent living skills using proper interpretation skills.
5. Assists with behavioral intervention procedures as requested using simultaneous and consecutive interpretation as necessary.
6. Assists the school district in the development and organization of appropriate learning materials and activities for students using proficient translation skills.
7. Translates necessary written communications, (i.e. notes home, messages to other staff, notice of meetings, newsletter, etc.) under the direction and approval of teachers and ELL Program Director. Properly manipulates sentence flow with same coherence as those in the source document.
8. Assists certified staff in the preparation of written reports/forms (i.e., IEP progress report, inventories, requisitions, etc.) as requested by teachers and ELL Program Director.
9. Proficiently maintains student files and information forms using effective computer skills.
10. Performs other duties assigned by teachers with administrator approval and the request of the ELL Program Director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Never Occasional Frequent Constant

0% 1-32% 33-66% 67%+

1. Standing X
2. Walking X
3. Sitting X
4. Bending/Stooping X
5. Reaching/Pushing/Pulling X
6. Climbing X
7. Driving X
8. Liftinglbs. Max X
9. CarryingFt. X
10. Manual Dexterity Tasks: Light

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Intellectual, Sensory)

Accepts responsibility and handles stress appropriately and professionally.

Respects confidential information appropriately.

Possesses strong research, analytical, mental dexterity and exceptional memory skills.

Possesses excellent listening, understanding, writing and editing skills.

Ability to work in a variety of settings and to travel throughout the district.

Works well with children and adults.

WORKING CONDITIONS:Air conditioned/heated buildings.

At Will Employment: Employment with the Kearney Public School district is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with the school district is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment.

It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, nationalor ethnicorigin, sex, age,veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy,childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Kearney Public School District hereby gives this statement of compliance and intends to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. This school district intends to take any necessary measures to assure compliance with such laws against any prohibited form of discrimination.

The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis ofsex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national orethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirthor related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity,or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX, Title II, Title VI & Section 504-

Melissa Herrmann, Director ofhuman Resources

Kearney Public Schools

320 West 24thStreet

Kearney, NE 68845

308-698-8011

melherrmann@kearneycats.com

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