Translator jobs in Des Plaines, IL

Translator translates written and spoken information from one language to another. Reads, comprehends, and rewrites materials in designated languages following established linguistic rules related to word meanings, sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation. Being a Translator must be well versed in vocabulary dealing with specialty. Must follow ethical procedures and policies that protect the confidentiality of information. Additionally, Translator may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Translator gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Translator typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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PM District Translator
  • East Aurora School District 131
  • Aurora, IL OTHER
  • Position Type:
    Office Staff/District Translator

    Date Posted:
    3/14/2024

    Location:
    Administrative Center

    Date Available:
    ASAP

    Closing Date:
    Until Filled

    March 14, 2023
    East Aurora School District 131 has the following opening(s) for the 2023-2024 school
    year and will accept applications from candidates who may be interested in the position(s) listed
    below. Medical, dental, vision, and term life insurance policies are available.

    VACANCY NOTICE

    POSITION TITLE: PM District Translator

    BUILDING(S): Administrative Center

    CLASSIFICATION: Secretary I

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months. Full Time: 8 hours/day. Including
    Nights and Weekends.

    IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Language Acquisition or Designee

    EVALUATION PROCEDURES: Per the
    Collective Bargaining Agreement

    START DATE: ASAP

    JOB ID: 4301

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    1. High School diploma or equivalent.
    2. At least two years of increasingly responsible translating experience and/or training equivalent
    to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in the Spanish
    language or a related field.
    3. Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish and English fluently (includes excellent grammar,
    sentence structure, spelling, pronunciation, punctuation, vocabulary and comprehension skills).
    4. Knowledge of technical terminology used by psychologists, speech therapists, nurses and other
    specialists.
    5. Proficient knowledge of computers and software programs (specifically MS Office suite).
    6. Ability to work with linguistically and culturally diverse public.

    JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES:

    1. Translate a wide variety of written district-wide communications from English to Spanish and
    vice versa (including newsletters, bulletins, forms, letters, menus, legislative bills, memoranda,
    notices, teaching materials, and some new
    curriculum adoptions when approved by the company or publisher).

    2. Provide translation of technical terminology used by psychologists, speech
    therapists, certified school nurse, and other district personnel.
    3. Communicate with a wide variety of district administrators, specialists, faculty and other staff
    to provide translation as needed.
    4. Develop and revise forms and other communications for Spanish speaking parents and students.
    5. Maintain confidentiality of privileged information obtained in the course of work.
    6. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of
    work.
    7. Assist with the set-up of various Bilingual Department meetings as needed.
    8. Greet visitors and students, provides appropriate information or assistance, or refers to
    appropriate staff.
    9. Answer incoming telephone calls, provides appropriate information or take message and refers to
    appropriate staff.
    10. Safeguard confidential information as specified in the Illinois School Code.
    11. Perform any other assigned duties by the supervisor or designee.
    APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

    Applications should be completed online at https://www.d131.org Position(s) will remain open until
    filled. East Aurora School District 131 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    For more information on this position, please read the full description document.:
    • Posting AC-PM District Translator #4301.pdf
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Translator/Document Control
  • Compass Staffing Solutions
  • Elgin, IL FULL_TIME
  • Compass Staffing Office Elgin, IL Job Location Elgin, IL Shift 1st Shift Pay $17/hr Description 1st shift 7am – 3pm in Elgin Must be bilingual in English/Spanish Must have knowledge of MS Office Must ...
  • 24 Days Ago
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Administrative Assistant for Translator Services
  • Plainfield Community Consolidated School District...
  • Plainfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • JobID: 17580 Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary - 12-Months Date Posted: 3/22/2024 Location: Administration Center Date Available: 07/01/2024 Closing Date: 04/12/2024 Salary: Regionally com...
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Contracted Spanish Translator
  • Mercy Home For Boys and
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Mercy Home is looking for an individual fluent in Spanish to assist in translation with Spanish speaking families. This is contracted position and individual must be available on Sunday afternoons/ ev...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Communications Associate - English/Spanish Translator
  • JPMC Candidate Experience page
  • Elgin, IL FULL_TIME
  • Are you an expert of one or multiple languages who enjoys transcribing communication between parties for better comprehension? Have you mastered financial, business and legal terminology? If so, this ...
  • 11 Days Ago
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Communications Associate - English/Spanish Translator
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • Elgin, IL FULL_TIME
  • Are you an expert of one or multiple languages who enjoys transcribing communication between parties for better comprehension? Have you mastered financial, business and legal terminology? If so, this ...
  • 12 Days Ago
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Team Lead ( Associate Director) Standards Interpretation (Hybrid/Remote)
  • The Joint Commission
  • Villa Park, IL
  • Overview: GENERAL SUMMARY: The Team Lead for Standards Interpretation Group will assist the Senior Director of Standards...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Media Strategist
  • Confidential
  • Chicago, IL
  • A Leading Digital Creative Agency is looking for a passionate and data-driven Senior Paid Media Strategist to join our g...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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ASL (American Sign Language) Remote Interpreter
  • Propio Language Services
  • Chicago, IL
  • At Propio Language Services we are closing language gap by connecting people anywhere and anytime through innovative tec...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Spanish interpreter - in person
  • Ready Made Staffing
  • Chicago, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Spanish: Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Postdoc in Lung Cancer Basic/Translational Research
  • University of Illinois at Chicago
  • Chicago, IL
  • Postdoc in Lung Cancer Basic/Translational Research Hiring Department: Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine Location: ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Business System Analyst
  • First Recruiting LLC
  • Chicago, IL
  • As Platform Engineering’s Business Analyst, you will be working on: Requirements Gathering Process Improvement Solution ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Media Strategist
  • Confidential
  • Chicago, IL
  • A Leading Digital Creative Agency is looking for a passionate and data-driven Senior Paid Media Strategist to join our g...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Business Analyst
  • eTeam, Inc.
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • Business Analyst in cloud data warehousing he IT Business Analyst role partners with our business to define areas of fun...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Des Plaines, Illinois

Des Plaines is located at 42°2′2″N 87°53′59″W / 42.03389°N 87.89972°W / 42.03389; -87.89972 (42.033848, −87.899786). According to the 2010 census, Des Plaines has a total area of 14.415 square miles (37.33 km2), of which 14.28 square miles (36.99 km2) (or 99.06%) is land and 0.135 square miles (0.35 km2) (or 0.94%) is water. Des Plaines is traversed by two interstate highways – I-90 (the Northwest Tollway) and I-294 (the Tri-State Tollway). Des Plaines is named for the Des Plaines River, which flows through it. The name is from 18th-century French referencing the American sycamore which r...
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