2026-27 Language Access Interpreter/Translator - Pool Posting

About the role

This position provides interpretation services to students, parents, and/or staff for whom English is not their primary language. Interpreting service opportunities usually consist of attending (but are not limited to): conferences, meetings related to a student’s education, parent/teacher discussions, IEP and other special education meetings, and community events. This position also translates written documents/statements from one language to another and proofreads documents/statements.

Shift details

On-call position with hours varying week to week.

Pay

• Language Access Interpreter: $33.00 per hour (2025–2026 Classified Substitutes & Hourly Employees Salary Schedule – Language Access Interpreter Pay Rate)
• Language Access Translator: $26.25 per hour (2025–2026 Classified Substitutes & Hourly Employees Salary Schedule – Language Access Translator Pay Rate)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Bilingual in English and at least one other language
• International diplomas or degrees completed outside the USA must be evaluated by an international credentials evaluation agency
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License/ID
• Reliable method of transportation
• Must pass the proficiency test upon hire (national/state certification OR a valid Washington State Teacher Certificate with an endorsement in a non-English language may substitute for the proficiency test)
• Completion of required training upon hire

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience providing translation/interpretation support
• Experience working with students/families in an educational setting

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSAs/FSAs
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and personal leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension plans (DRS) and deferred compensation plans (403(b))

Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year. Eligibility for retirement at the time of hire is determined by employees who work at least 3.50 hours per day in a continuing position.