TEMP/HRLY - INTERPRETER

Human Resources announces openings for Hourly Language Interpreters.

RESPONSIBILITIES: ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK (May not include all duties performed – The Hourly Language Interpreter reports to the Supervisor of the Language Access Services and works with staff to coordinate and support school-based language interpretation needs.  The Hourly Language Interpreter works independently performing a variety of professional interpretation activities under the general supervision of the Coordinator Language Services Registration Center. The Hourly Language Interpreter is an official  interpreter for Arlington Public Schools. Must comply with School Board Policies and Policy Implementation Procedures and supervisor’s instructions.

EXPERIENCE:

• General education and experience 
• Current accreditation/certification; or
• An advanced degree and/or Interpreter Certificate from an accredited institution and evidence of one-year experience as a full-time interpreter; or
• A bachelor’s degree and/or Interpreter
• Certificate from an accredited institution and evidence of two years experience as a full time interpreter; or
• For candidates with less than a bachelor’s degree, evidence of five years’ work as full time interpreter experience
• Experience in interpreting in education including special education, social sciences, literary or closely related materials

• Experience in documentation and terminology research.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The incumbent should be accredited/certified or be eligible to obtain accreditation/certification during the probationary period. The incumbent should comply with the continuing education requirements for re-accreditation/re-certification.

Please Note: This position is not eligible for employee benefits. Employment is temporary in nature and is not guaranteed for any specific duration. Employment may end at any time based on operational and staffing needs.

Please Note: Arlington Public Schools receives a high volume of applications for many positions. As a result, only candidates who are identified as meeting the qualifications and whose experience and skills best align with the needs of the school, department, or office may be contacted for an interview. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or individual contact regarding the status of an application.