Spanish Language TranslatorInterpreter K-12 Districtwide

Spanish Language Translator/Interpreter

Position contacts:
Shanna Dinkel
Gabriela Schmidt
Unified School District No. 489
323 West 12th St.
Hays Kansas 67601

Qualifications:Must have a high school diploma or equivalency. Must be bilingual and able to translate oral and/or written communications as needed.

Starting salary:$18.68 per hour AS NEEDED

Non KPERS Eligible

Essential Job Function: The translator/interpreter assists various staff members and families with oral and/or written communications as needed for various school-related events.

Responsible to: Districtwide

Requirements:
1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Must have high school diploma or equivalency. Bilingual required.
3. Must have self-confidence and maturity.
4. Must have the ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with others.
5. Must have computer skills.
6. Must be responsible and dependable.
7. Must maintain confidentiality.

Other:
1. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.
2. The employee shall not smoke on school grounds or in district vehicles at any time.

Term of Employment:
1. At will.
2. Regular attendance is required of all employees subject to allowed leave in accordance with district policy.
3. Selected candidate must pass background check.
4. Selected candidate must provide health and inoculation certificate.

Hays School District has about 3000 students that are enrolled in a high school middle school four elementary schools and an alternative school. The staff of Unified School District No. 489 are recognized throughout Kansas and across the nation as leaders in educational excellence.

Hays Public Schools enjoy tremendous support from the community. Through this support USD 489 is able to offer programs like all-day kindergarten the smallest class sizes in the state for districts our size and a longer school year. An extensive special education program serves children with special needs. Early childhood programs serve children and their families in a three-county area from before-birth to age six. Technology throughout the district is used to supplement and strengthen the instructional program. The most noticeable aspect of our technology is in our ratio of students to computers. At Hays High and the middle schools it is 1:1; and 2:1 in the elementary schools.

While doing an excellent job on the test score race the staff continues to seek to develop the creativity curiosity and problem solving skills of students as well. The challenges of the future are best dealt with by applying creativity and foresight to a solid foundation. We are equipped at USD 489.

To learn more about our schools visit our website at .

USD 489 Ellis County Kansas does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or handicap in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. If you have questions regarding the above please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504 Coordinator in the office of the Superintendent of Schools 323 W. 12th Street Hays Kansas 67601 .