Montgomery County Public Schools
Communications Specialist (Bilingual in English / Spanish preferred), Translatio
Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849
Job Title:
Communications Specialist (Bilingual in English / Spanish preferred) Department:
Department of Communications Schedule:
8 hours / 12 months Application Deadline:
3/21/25 Job Specific Information:
Looking for a professional Spanish translator with experience in educational settings; considerable knowledge of the programs and services of local school systems; familiarity with special education, legal, and educational translations; and native-like fluency in oral and written English and Spanish. Knowledge and understanding of English and Spanish language grammar and composition. Extensive experience using WorldServer, Trados, InDesign, and Office products. Summary Description:
Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role. Under direction, provides professional quality translation services in a language other than English, such as Spanish, Amharic, Chinese, French, Korean, and Vietnamese in all requested media. Provides translations specifically related to educational agencies. In consultation with the language service supervisor, works collaboratively with diverse offices to translate forms, letters, notices, web pages, television programming, and newsletter type publications for use by MCPS schools and offices to engage the non- and limited English speaking community. Must be able to collaborate with and provide training to contract translators as needed. Physical Demands:
None Special Requirements:
Occasional overtime may be required to meet deadlines; provide translation for County-wide meetings and will be regularly on-call to interpret Public Comments at meetings of the Board of Education and to translate emergency messages. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Working knowledge of the best practices of translation in educational settings; considerable knowledge of the programs and services of local school systems; familiarity with special education programs; native-like fluency in oral and written English and one or more of the following languages: Spanish, Amharic, Chinese, French, Korean, and Vietnamese. Considerable knowledge and understanding of English and target language grammar and composition. Knowledge of web content maintenance; knowledge of using computer software, multimedia, and telecommunications or other technology for translation purposes preferred. Working knowledge of various computer software applications including Microsoft Word, DreamWeaver, and InDesign, and how to use them with a variety of languages and writing systems required. Ability to work effectively with a variety of consumers from a variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Highly skilled in interpersonal, written, and verbal communication. Highly motivated with the ability to provide attention to detail, meet deadlines, and the ability to work under pressure. Education, Training, Experience: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. College major coursework in education, foreign language, or related field. Professional experience in providing professional translations for educational agencies preferred. Two or more consecutive years experience in producing high quality educational translations required. Experience in the maintenance of web pages preferred. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered. Certificate License:
None
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Communications Specialist (Bilingual in English / Spanish preferred) Department:
Department of Communications Schedule:
8 hours / 12 months Application Deadline:
3/21/25 Job Specific Information:
Looking for a professional Spanish translator with experience in educational settings; considerable knowledge of the programs and services of local school systems; familiarity with special education, legal, and educational translations; and native-like fluency in oral and written English and Spanish. Knowledge and understanding of English and Spanish language grammar and composition. Extensive experience using WorldServer, Trados, InDesign, and Office products. Summary Description:
Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role. Under direction, provides professional quality translation services in a language other than English, such as Spanish, Amharic, Chinese, French, Korean, and Vietnamese in all requested media. Provides translations specifically related to educational agencies. In consultation with the language service supervisor, works collaboratively with diverse offices to translate forms, letters, notices, web pages, television programming, and newsletter type publications for use by MCPS schools and offices to engage the non- and limited English speaking community. Must be able to collaborate with and provide training to contract translators as needed. Physical Demands:
None Special Requirements:
Occasional overtime may be required to meet deadlines; provide translation for County-wide meetings and will be regularly on-call to interpret Public Comments at meetings of the Board of Education and to translate emergency messages. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Working knowledge of the best practices of translation in educational settings; considerable knowledge of the programs and services of local school systems; familiarity with special education programs; native-like fluency in oral and written English and one or more of the following languages: Spanish, Amharic, Chinese, French, Korean, and Vietnamese. Considerable knowledge and understanding of English and target language grammar and composition. Knowledge of web content maintenance; knowledge of using computer software, multimedia, and telecommunications or other technology for translation purposes preferred. Working knowledge of various computer software applications including Microsoft Word, DreamWeaver, and InDesign, and how to use them with a variety of languages and writing systems required. Ability to work effectively with a variety of consumers from a variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Highly skilled in interpersonal, written, and verbal communication. Highly motivated with the ability to provide attention to detail, meet deadlines, and the ability to work under pressure. Education, Training, Experience: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. College major coursework in education, foreign language, or related field. Professional experience in providing professional translations for educational agencies preferred. Two or more consecutive years experience in producing high quality educational translations required. Experience in the maintenance of web pages preferred. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered. Certificate License:
None
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