District Wide School Interpreter/Translator Job at Weld County School District Re8, Fort Lupton, CO

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  • Weld County School District Re8
  • Fort Lupton, CO

Job Description

JobID: 1601


Position Type:
Special Services

Date Posted:
11/10/2025

Location:
District Wide Weld Re-8

Date Available:
TBD

Closing Date:
open until filled


WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Re-8


ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

200 S. Fulton Ave. Fort Lupton, CO 80621

PHONE (303) 857-3200 , or EMAIL: smcclary@weld8.org
Stephanie McClary, Human Resources










Job Description


This is a non-contracted position under Agreement for Services only with no benefits. Grant funded - 1 year - classified position. Hired applicants go into Weld Re-8 interpreter/translator pool.


Weld Re-8 Schools has families who come from Latin America and India and speak Spanish and Punjabi. The district is looking for bilingual interpreters, especially for the languages: Spanish and Punjabi.


Salary: $24.80 per hour (hours will vary)


Reports t o: District Family & Community Specialist


Summary:


Provide interpretation/translation services in English, Spanish, and Punjabi, spoken by families in the district. Be adaptable to schedule changes and on-call needs of the district, school, and personnel.


Job Duties:


  • Interpret for parents and school personnel at school meetings and events

  • Function as a communication link between non-English speaking and limited-English speaking families and school/district personnel.

  • Attend interpreter trainings provided by the district

  • Provide a clear and accurate explanation with no additions or omissions.

  • Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment

  • Interpret faithfully and always convey the thought, intent, and spirit of the speaker and/or student while maintaining confidentiality and professional demeanor at all times

  • Demonstrate good customer service and clear enunciation, pronunciation, professional voice as well as polite forms of expression

  • Provide translation services for the district as needed


Job Qualifications:


  • Bilingual in English, Spanish, and/or Punjabi

  • Familiarity with Pre K-12 educational environments and educational interpreting preferred

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills to maintain high levels of accuracy

  • Must pass district screener.

  • Educational Interpreter Authorization certification preferred




Other Information:


  • Applicants cannot go over 20 hours a week, and applicants are not guaranteed a minimum number of hours worked per week or school year.

  • Hourly position based on need

    CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: Open until filled.


    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.

  • All contracts/agreements for the employment of personnel shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Education.

  • No smoking is allowed in any Weld County School District Re 8 buildings.

  • Selected applicant must comply with the District's Drug-Free Workplace policy.

  • As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.


    Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Statement

    An equal opportunity affirmative action employer
    The Weld Re-8 School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities. A lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Coordinator- Brian Childress; Chief Operations Officer,200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621, 1-303-857-3301, childressb@weld8.org; Title IX Coordinator: Stephanie McClary; Human Resource Manager,200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621,1-303-857-3217, smcclary@weld8.org.


    El Distrito Escolar Weld Re-8 no discrimina por azones de raza, color, origen de nacionalidad, sexo o discpacidad en sus programas o actividades. Una falta de cualidades en inglés no serán un obstáculo para la admisión o participación. Las siguientes personas han sido designadas para responder a preguntas sobre pólizas de no disrminicación: Coordinador de Cumplimiento: Brian Childress, Director de Operaciones, 200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621, 1-303-857-3301, childressb@weld8.org, Coordinadora de Título IX: Stephanie McClary, Gerente de Recursos Humanos, 200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621, 1-303-857-3217, smcclary@weld8.org.




Attachment(s):

  • Translator_Interpretor.pdf

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