Spanish Interpreter Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Openings as of 5/11/2025

Spanish Interpreter JobID:

10358

Position Type:

CLASSIFIED/INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT

Date Posted:

5/7/2025

Location:

WORLD LANGUAGES AND ESOL

Richland County School District One, South Carolina

Classification Description Job Title:

Spanish Interpreter

FLSA:

Exempt
220 days

Salary Range:

$48,332.06 – $65,317.30

General Summary:

The Spanish Interpreter enhances the success of non or limited English-speaking students by providing interpretation for Spanish speaking students, families, and staff. Extends district efforts to reach out to Spanish speaking families, students, staff, and the community; facilitates positive family and district-level communication.

Essential Functions:

Supports and upholds the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Richland County School District One.
Effectively interacts, communicates, and collaborates with all stakeholders.
Provides interpreting services in English and Spanish for parents, supports district communication and MLP needs from the district level, and other activities where communication is required in both English and Spanish.
Connects students and parents to district resources, district programs and extracurricular activities. Contacts outside community agencies for the purpose of seeking resources of communicating effectively on the behalf of the district.
Develops a working knowledge of district policies and procedures, including key personnel and district contacts. Provides information at the district level on such topics as student enrollment, registration, curriculum, assessment, discipline etc.
Contacts parents and families through phone calls, home visits, and meetings at the district and in schools to encourage participation in district activities and events. Receives parent and student calls for assistance in answering questions or making connections to correct school or district personnel.
Assists in planning and advertising district events. Follows up in scheduling conferences or meetings by phone, email, text or in person while keeping a log of communications for the district.
Interacts and interprets for divisions such as district staff, students, parents, and the general public
Attends training, conferences, workshops, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Operates a variety of office equipment, which may include computers, printers, copiers, facsimile machines, telephones, audio-visual equipment, etc. Willingly performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Minium Education/Work Experience:

Certification as a qualified interpreter through documentation of English and Spanish language proficiency.
To determine English proficiency a prospective interpreter/translator must either have graduated from high school OR attended and graduated from a college/university or graduate program in the United States. If the applicant is able to provide proof of their English proficiency, they must then pass the ACTFL assessments in Spanish that consist of speaking and listening.
To determine Spanish language proficiency a prospective interpreter/translator must either have graduated from high school in the country of language origin OR attended and graduated from any 4-year university or graduate program in the country of language origin. If the applicant is able to provide proof of their language proficiency, they must then pass the TOEFL assessments in English that consist of speaking, listening and reading, writing, and proficiency and performance.

Note:

TOEFL includes 4 sections (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in one assessment.
Other comparable evidence of certification may be accepted.
Must possess a valid S.C. driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Must be proficient in English and in Spanish, particularly in the areas of listening and speaking. Ability to accurately and effectively communicate oral communications, documents and written correspondence from Spanish to English and vice versa. Ability to learn and communicate the district’s organization, operations, policies, objectives, and goals. Excellent public speaking skills; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagrammatic or schedule form. Ability to successfully perform clerical functions such as typing, filing, and sorting; ability to accurately collect, organize and maintain data and information for reports. Ability to maintain the strict confidentiality of student and family information. Ability to communicate in an effective and professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, parents, students, and all other stakeholders. Good organization, basic mathematical, and telephone skills. Ability to demonstrate high level application of technology devices in the performance of daily activities as appropriate. Ability to use general office equipment. Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment, including a computer, office equipment, telephone, cleaning equipment, etc. Must be able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Work involves sitting much of the time, but also involves driving, walking or standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to twenty-five pounds.

Data Conception:

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communications:

Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to colleagues and receiving assignments and/or direction from supervisor.

Language Ability:

Requires the ability to read a variety of regulatory standards, technical reports and reference materials, policies and procedures, equipment manuals, specifications, etc. Requires the ability to prepare reports, cost estimates, training materials, correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence:

Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagrammatic or schedule form. Requires the ability to apply influence systems in training staff members, to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, and to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Verbal Aptitude:

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions, and to counsel and teach employees. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational backgrounds and in a variety of technical and/or professional languages.

Numerical Aptitude:

Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to utilize mathematical formulas, to determine percentages and decimals, and to determine time. Must be able to use practical applications of statistics.

Form/Spatial Aptitude:

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.

Motor Coordination:

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office and specialized machinery and to operate motor vehicles.

Manual Dexterity:

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination:

Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament:

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines. The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a slight degree.

Physical Communications:

Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Performance Evaluation Criteria

Knowledge of Job:

Has thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the World Languages and Multilingual Department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Spanish Interpreter. Is knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Has thorough knowledge of the organization of the department and of related departments and agencies. Has considerable knowledge of the various skilled trades necessary to efficiently maintain safe facilities. Knows how to apply managerial concepts and principles. Has the ability to plan and offer effective training and assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments. Has the ability to offer instruction and advice regarding District policies, methods and regulations. Has the ability to use independent judgment as needed in performing routine and non-routine tasks. Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Is able to read and interpret technical reports, regulations, specifications and related materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job. Knows how to prepare training records and reports, cost estimates, etc. with accuracy. Has a comprehensive knowledge of the terminology and various professional languages used within the department. Knows how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation. Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations. Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations. Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Has good organizational, technical and human relations skills. Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. Has skills in the use of computers. Has knowledge of the standard tools, materials and practices of the trade. Has skills in the care and use of required tools and equipment. Has knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

Quality of Work:

Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with all District departments and divisions, co-workers and the public.

Quantity of Work:

Performs described “Specific Duties and Responsibilities” and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets standards and expectations of the District.

Dependability:

Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, District policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Remains accountable to assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance:

Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to District policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm:

Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountability. Strives to anticipate work to be done, and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment:

Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur, and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation:

Accepts supervisory instruction and direction, and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified (i.e., poor communications, variance with District policy or procedures, etc.) Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the District.

Relationships:

Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and staff for mutual and district benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all District employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staff and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the public so as to maintain good will toward the District and to project a good district image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the District. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image within the District. Interacts effectively with higher management, professionals and the public.

Coordination of Work:

Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Safety:

Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the District and various regulatory agencies. Sees that standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.