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The mission of the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) is to provide educators with curricular resources, academic programs, and aligned professional development to ensure rigorous and joyful learning experiences for every student. OTL team members support school-based staff in implementing DCPS's existing academic programs while simultaneously working to rethink and redesign school programming, academic and curricular resources, and educator professional development. The Office of Teaching and Learning has 6 divisions:
Divisions/Teams
Academic and Creative Empowerment: The Academic and Creative Empowerment team sets a vision for serving the whole child and closing the opportunity gap through leading the work in academic programming focused on arts, health and PE, enrichment, innovation and high-potential learners. Content and Curriculum: The Content and Curriculum team sets the vision for equity and excellence for each content area in DCPS schools by researching, creating, and curating curricular materials and providing aligned professional development experiences to ensure that all students have access to rigorous and joyful learning experiences every day in every content area. Extended Learning and Academic Recovery: The Extended Learning and Academic Recovery team develops extended learning opportunities such as afterschool programs and summer school, overseeing most of DCPS' K-12 summer school programs including enrichment and retention programs. Additionally, the team supports the needs of high potential students in grades K-5 through the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM.) Language Acquisition : The Language Acquisition team welcomes families of linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds to DCPS, leads the process of identifying English Learner students, and supports schools in developing programs that supports English language acquisition and academic growth. Professional Learning: The Professional Learning team sets a vision for professional development for DCPS through systems, tools, and structures to increase the efficacy of professional learning initiatives. This work includes LEAP, cluster based PD, district PD and other learning opportunities. The team works across all DCPS offices to increase the cohesion of professional development and broad sharing of knowledge, while exploring new avenues and opportunities for meaningful development and learning for our educators. Specialized Instruction : The Specialized Instruction team supports students with disabilities by providing schools and families with practical, evidence-based resources to make a high-quality education accessible to all learners, so that DCPS students with disabilities become thriving independent members of society who will contribute to their communities and fulfill their highest potential. The team works to reduce the opportunity gap between students with IEPs and their non-disabled peers; and increases equity and excellence in schools through specific academic programming, related services, professional learning, school leadership development, family engagement, dispute resolution, and community partnerships.The Language Acquisition Division (LAD) is focused on providing high quality data, information and analysis to assist schools in meeting the needs of English language learner (ELL) students in the District of Columbia Public Schools. LAD serves as the analytic hub for the district’s English language learners by providing data to support program implementation from the Central Office to the classroom. In addition, LAD assists schools with the initial screening for English language proficiency and supports schools with several reports throughout the year.
This position is in Language Access Unit of the Language Acquisition Division. The Language Acquisition Division is responsible for assisting schools in providing quality educational services to English learners and their families. The Language Acquisition Division helps over 6,500 DCPS students from 139 countries, who speak 112 different languages, attain English language proficiency and provides support to Central Office and schools to meet the requirements of the DC Language Access Law. The Translator-WAE serves schools and offices in DCPS by facilitating translation of parent communication documents in the language by request. The Translator-WAE serves as part of a Language Access translation team for all written translation services, collaborating with other members in the office, performing translations, and proofing documents, and prepares accurate document translations, adhering to timelines and workflow expectations.
The WAE, Translator- Chinese, French, and Vietnamese will report to the Manager, Language Access.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
Reads through original material, recreates it in the target language, and ensures that the meaning of the source text is retained. Operates Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) and Translation Memory (TM) software such as Wordfast to ensure consistency of translation within documents and leverage efficiency. Incorporates the use of specialist dictionaries, thesauruses, and research tools throughout the translation process. Researches phraseology to find the correct translation. Serves as a liaison with school and/or office requestors to discuss any unclear points in the documents. Proofreads and edits final translated versions of documents and publications. Provides a grammatically correct, well-expressed definitive version of the translated text, in the same document format in which the request was presented. Facilitates written translations and publications consistent with State and federal guidelines for written parent communications. Prioritizes assignments to meet deadlines.Qualifications
Graduation from high school with college-level training in written translation or certification by the American Translator’s Association (ATA), or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Bachelor's degree preferred. Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus. Must be fluent in either Chinese, French, or Vietnamese and English. Ability to provide documented training. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of grammar technicalities of English and the target language to include colloquialisms and how to translate them. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff. Ability to establish rapport with employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, calendar coordination, InDesign, CAT and other translation tools. Type a minimum of 30-40 WPM. Ability to problem solve and manage multiple tasks. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to provide outstanding customer service. Must be organized and detailed-oriented with the ability to adhere to strict project timelines and deadlines.
DCPS Values
STUDENTS FIRST : We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do. COURAGE : We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success. EQUITY : We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds. EXCELLENCE : We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions. TEAMWORK : We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically. JOY : We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.-
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