Guest Interpreter 2026-2027

About the role

The Guest Interpreter supports students and families whose primary language is not English by facilitating clear and accurate communication between school staff, students, and families. This position works across grades K–12 and provides interpretation services in a variety of settings, most commonly during student-led conferences and other school meetings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and impartial interpretation between students, families, and school staff to ensure clear communication
• Interpret spoken communication in real time during meetings, conferences, and school events
• Restate or clarify information as needed to ensure understanding by all parties
• Maintain confidentiality of all student, family, and staff information in accordance with district policies
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and professionalism when working with diverse populations
• Follow district procedures and guidelines for interpretation services
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of a district-administered interpreter assessment
• Proficiency in using the English language

Additional Requirements

• Completion of two (2) years of college-level coursework
• Completion of a recognized two (2) year interpreter training program
• Washington State Interpreter Certification
• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Certification
• Prior experience providing interpretation in an educational setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of two (2) years of college-level coursework
• Completion of a recognized two (2) year interpreter training program
• Washington State Interpreter Certification
• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Certification
• Prior experience providing interpretation in an educational setting

Condition of Employment

• Criminal background clearance

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting up to 30 minutes at a time
• Near and far vision required
• Frequent handling/grasping throughout shift
• Occasional standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, bending/stooping, twisting, and squatting/kneeling
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• Pushing/pulling up to 20 lbs

Work Environment

• Indoor conditions
• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• Moderate noise levels
• Interruptions are common
• Exposure to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals, typically in a school environment

Work Schedule

This position typically works school days with some evenings for events, on an as-needed basis.

Reporting Relationship

Position reports to the building principal

Classification History

Update 07/2015

Disclaimer

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.