Language Interpreters

Overview

Position Title
:
Language Interpreter
Location
:
District
Department
:
Curriculum & Instruction
Reports To
:
Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator and Building Principal
Term
:
As needed basis.
Schedule
:
Will be scheduled as needs arise.
Salary
:
Position offers a set $22.00/hour

Date of last review
:
August 2025

The Language Interpreter facilitates communication between learners whose first language isn’t English, their families, and West Fargo Public Schools.

Please complete the application and include three references.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(Other duties may be assigned)

• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.

Communication:

• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.

Compassion:

• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.

Creativity:

• Connects with team members and shares ideas to improve the learner and employee experience.

Critical Thinking:

• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.

Reflection:

• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.

Resilience:

• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.

Responsibility:

• Interprets communications between learners, families, teachers, support staff, peers, and others.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear.
• The specific vision abilities required include close and peripheral vision.
• May be required to lift up to ~30 pounds.
• Must work with the public and various WFPS staff while managing several competing demands.
• Work environment with a range of noise levels from quiet to loud.

• Must be bilingual (in English plus at least one additional language).
• Experience working as an interpreter is preferred.
• Experience working in a school setting is preferred.

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, expressively, and reactively.

• Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement.
• Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.

• None.

Note:

The West Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other protected status by law. External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran’s Preference.

West Fargo Public Schools is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all hiring and employment practices. Applicants who incorporate a holistic perspective and a commitment to inclusion are encouraged to apply.