Job Description

SUMMARY

Translates verbal or written communications from English to another language or from another language to English.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Three years experience in an Interpreter/Translator capacity.

Must be able to demonstrate expertise and competency in interpreting and translating.

Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Please note that this position is part-time and does not have guaranteed hours. On-call/supplemental interpreters have varying hours as we depend on school requests. We are looking for an individual who speaks more than one language - ideally Swahili, Kirundi, and Kinyarwanda as this is a common language pairing and part of our major languages here at TUSD.

The Bilingual Proficiency exam must be taken and passed on or before the deadline of the posting.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

FBI fingerprint background check.

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire)
MVReport - showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.

Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

COMMENTS

Effective: 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Language Acquisition - 1010 E 10th Street

Classification: Classified

FTE: 0.79 - On Call only - 2 hours per day
Work Calendar: 12 months

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

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Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.

Job Contact Information
Name Luis Orantes
Title Meaningful Access Program Coordinator
Phone 520-225-4672
Email luis.orantes@tusd1.org
Applications will be accepted
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 12:00 AM  -
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 11:59 PM
(Pacific Standard Time)

Application Instructions

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