Shawnee Mission School District Desperately Seeking Interpreters

Special thanks to our BEST & BRIGHTEST TKC READERS who sent us this IMPORTANT job notice that signals changing needs of this suburban school district as metro populations shift.

First, here's a peek at some the qualifications . . .

Language Command: Interpreter needs excellent command of both English and another language. The most frequent languages in the SMSD are (in order of frequency) Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Amharic, Russian, Dari, Portuguese, French, Punjabi, Pashto and Swahili.

Attention Skills: Interpreter needs a high level of concentration allowing them to listen and analyze the meaning of the message completely and accurately.

Cultural Awareness: Interpreters should understand and deliver the message accurately and completely, including its cultural references and concepts.

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Shawnee Mission School District: As Needed Interpreters -- About the Position