Family Translator

Family Translator

Northshore School District 417 UNDISTRIBUTED - Bothell, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job : 5454583
Final date to receive applications: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Jan 05, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency.

Applicant screening will take place during the months of March, July, and October

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of a Northshore School District (NSD) staff member, provide translation services of NSD documents in order to serve NSD parents and guardians for whom English is not their primary language. Translation service opportunities usually consist of (but are not limited to): translating written documents/statements from one language to another language and proofreading machine-translated documents/statements. Documents may include informational letters, forms for parents to fill in and sign, and more.

Translators may be asked translate forms into a target language as well as translating forms or written messages received in another language into English.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved.

• Translates documents at the request of the Language Access Coordinator
• Follows the NAETISL Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Educational Translators and Interpreters of Spoken Languages, the AAITE National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, as well as legal requirements of confidentiality.
• Translates inquiries received from parents/guardian for whom English is not their primary language of providing information or referring to appropriate personnel.
• Attends required translator training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Pre-Interview Language Proficiency Testing

All applicants will undergo and pass language proficiency testing prior to being selected for an interview as part of the hiring process. Northshore School District will pay for one test attempt. This testing may be waived if an applicant already holds a valid, approved interpreting or translating credential or if they have satisfactory language proficiency testing results from an approved vendor within the past five years.

In order to translate for NSD, an individual must meet the following standards in reading and writing.

• For general translation:
  • Advanced Low or above on the ACTFL scale
  • B2.1 or above on the CEFR scale
  • 2 or above on the ILR scale
  • A score of 7 or higher on the AVANT Stamp Pro assessment
• For vital document translation:
  • Advanced High or above on the ACTFL scale
  • C1 or above on the CEFR scale
  • 3 or above on the ILR scale
  • A score of 9 on the Avant Stamp Pro assessment

Acceptable interpreting or translating credentials include but are not limited to:

• DSHS;
• Federal court interpreter;
• State court interpreter;
• CCHI;
• RID;
• ATA;
• NBCMI

Note:

credentials that test speaking AND writing may qualify an applicant to interpret and translate, but if a candidate holds a translation credential that does not test spoken language proficiency, they would still need to complete speaking and listening testing in order to interpret, and vice versa for interpreting credentials.

Acceptable language testing providers include but are not limited to:

• ALTA Avant (specifically the Stamp Pro assessment)
• LTI Cyracom

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Requires Writing and Reading proficiency in both English and at least one additional target language.
• Desired languages include but are not limited to:
  Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, Russian, Arabic, Mandarin, Tigrigna, Korean, and Thai
• Requires the ability to accurately transfer information from one language to another
• Requires experience working with individuals from diverse cultural, racial, and economic backgrounds
• Requires familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Slides, and Adobe
• A BA/BS and familiarity with or experience working with a K-12 educational system is desired but not required.
• A valid interpretation or translation credential is desired but not required. Acceptable credentials include but are not limited to DSHS, state court interpreting credentials, federal court interpreting credentials, CCHI, and NBCMI.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to accurately translate information from one language into another; ability to maintain appropriate professional tone in translated documents; ability to format translate documents as requested; ability to consistently follow the directions of the Language Access Coordinator and Executive Director of Communications and Engagement; ability to work cooperatively with other District staff, students, and parents; ability to commit to translation jobs and complete them upon an agreed timeline;

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