On-Call Interpreter

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• Job : 5938618
• Final date to receive applications: May 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Sep 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Part-Time
• Salary: $25 Per Hour
• Job Categories: Substitute >
  Substitute:
  Paraprofessional

• TITLE: On-Call Interpreter
• DEPARTMENT: Student Supports
• REPORTS TO: Bilingual Family Liaison Coordinator
• Highest Level Supervised: N/A
• POSITION INVENTORY: Temporary Employee
• FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Work Experience: Experience providing interpretation, translation, family engagement support, volunteer service, or school/community support is desired
• Licensure or Certification: N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to interpret spoken communication accurately and clearly between English and another language while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse students, families, school staff, and community members; follow staff direction; ask clarifying questions as needed; and communicate availability in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other

Job Summary:

The On-Call Interpreter is responsible for providing as-needed interpretation between multilingual students, families, and school staff to support clear two-way communication, meaningful collaboration, and effective access to school information and services.

The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide as-needed oral interpretation between multilingual students, families, and school staff during school-related conversations, meetings, events, and other communications.
• Support two-way communication by accurately conveying information, questions, and responses between families and school personnel.
• Use clear, respectful, and culturally responsive communication when interacting with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Clarify meaning when needed to support accurate interpretation while avoiding personal opinions, advice, or independent decision-making on behalf of families or staff.
• Refer questions, concerns, or requests outside the interpreter role to appropriate school or district staff.
• Coordinate with the Bilingual Family Liaison Coordinator, Bilingual Family Liaisons (BFL), building leaders, ELL teachers, and other staff regarding interpreter needs, scheduling, and expectations.
• Arrive prepared and on time for assigned interpretation opportunities and communicate availability or scheduling concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional learning and growth through professional organizations, seminars, course work, and collaboration.
• Other duties, as assigned.

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Physical Requirements:

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

FREQUENCY:

Standing

Frequent 33% - 66%

Walking

Occasional 1% - 32%

Sitting

Frequent 33% - 66%

Bending/Stooping

Occasional 1% - 32%

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling

Occasional 1%- 32%

Climbing/Stairs

Occasional 1% - 32%

Driving

Occasional 1% - 32%

Lifting (20 lbs.)

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