District Interpreter & Translator; Brazilian Portuguese

Job Summary

This employee shall provide both translation (working with the written word) and interpretation (working with the spoken word) services.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, staff and the general public.
• Ability to perform administrative support functions requiring independent judgment, decision-making and problem solving.
• Skilled in the use of translation software to ensure consistency of translation within documents.
• Ability to use the Internet and email as research tools throughout the translation process.
• Must be able to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to network, building positive relationships among constituencies.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with students, staff and parents.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Reading through original material and rewriting it in the target language, ensuring a well‑expressed, grammatically correct final version in which the meaning of the source text is retained.
• Research legal, technical and educational terms to find the correct translation and ensure they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.
• Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.
• Interpret or translate oral, written or sign language text into another language for other people.
• Check original texts or talk with authors to make sure that the translations are correct and have the meaning and feeling of the original.
• Must adapt translations to students’ cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.
• Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, practices, concepts or behaviors.
• Must listen to each speaker’s statements to determine the meanings and to prepare translations using electronic listening systems when necessary.
• Prepare Connect Ed announcements in target languages.
• Educate students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational translators and interpreters.
• Act as a friendly ambassador for the School District.
• Other duties, as needed to support the operations of the Central Office.

• Starting Date: Aug 28, 2026
• Reports To: EL Director
• Terms of Employment: Educational Support Personnel (ESP) – Classification II - 200 days
• Position Type: Full‑time
• Salary: $33 to $33 Per Hour

• Barbara Cohen , EL Director
• 10 Surfside Road
• Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554
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