Language – Language Translator/Tutor (LCA)

In order to be considered for any vacancy within the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, an application must be completed. If you are among the qualified candidates, you will receive a call or email from one of our coordinators to schedule an interview. Once your application is completed, please send it to the Human Resources Department at HR@ktttribe.org.

In House Only Applicants (Tribal Members and Employees currently working within a Kickapoo Entity)

Job Description 

Position:                              Language Translator/Tutor (LCA)            

Supervisor:                         Tribal Education Language Director        

Division:                               Tribal Education Administration   

Department:                        Language

Responsibilities:

The Language Translator/Tutor (LCA) works closely with the Tribal Student Services staff, including but not limited to district and school site Directors, LPC/Social Workers and other KTTT educational staff, students and parents to ensure that all Kickapoo Speaking stakeholders are provided with translation support services. The translator position will act as a resource in the areas of teacher support, parent engagement, and support to students and Kickapoo speaking families. In addition, the Language Translator/Tutor (LCA) assists Education staff with curriculum and instructional translation. 

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Support the KTTT Tribal Education Department and Kickapoo Language and Learning team goals, objectives, operational procedure, and serve as an interpreter and translator between the home office and campus staff.
• Work with Educational Administrator and Tribal Student Services/Education Supervisors to translate documents and forms when necessary.
• Work with General Education or student support staff to identify areas of academic need for students and appropriate targeted instruction in Kickapoo Language.
• Assist Kickapoo Language Developers, Instructors and Specialists in planning and delivering instructional training modules and staff development workshops to all Kickapoo Speakers at the campus and within the district.
• Assist in the development of scheduled for afterschool program culturally driven courses such as sewing.
• Provide instruction to students and members of the community during the afterschool program hours for culturally driven courses such as sewing, etc.
• Attend professional development to remain current with federal and state special education guidelines, for tribal students
• Identification of students needing further translation support services and request support
• When assigned or required attend meetings to translate for Kickapoo Speaking parents in order to ensure meetings are translated according to state and federal guidelines; and aligned to KTTT education program guidelines
• Work with Kickapoo Language Team to accommodate, modify or create materials as necessary.
• Plan and deliver engaging, rigorous lessons, according to students’ needs and the provided curriculum, where applicable.
• When requested or assigned chaperone local and out-of-state field lessons, including but not limited to student field trips, or advocacy needs
• Conduct morning, lunch, and afternoon duties during assigned times.
• Provide KTTT parents and communities with resources, support, parent education and referrals.
• Work closely with case management, advocates, and counselors to meet the needs of all Kickapoo Speaking students
• Additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Education/experience requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Fluent Kickapoo Speaking, fluent and Literate in English

Computer Skills. 

Preferred Qualifications: GED/Some College

Native American preference is observed:

KTTT recognizes preference for KTTT tribal members and qualified Native American tribal members including preferential treatment in recruitment, hiring, promotions, layoffs and reductions in force so long as they meet minimum job qualifications.