Interpreter/Translator

About the Role

Bismarck Public Schools is seeking interpreters/translators, particularly those who speak Chuukese, French, Swahili, or Spanish, to assist with Parent/Teacher Conferences and other district meetings with parents and students. Interpreters/translators work on an as-needed basis to facilitate communication between students/parents/guardians who speak a language other than English and English-speaking school district personnel or convert written documents from one language into another. Speakers of other languages are also welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate accurate, neutral, and impartial communication between non-English-speaking students/parents/guardians and English-speaking school district personnel.
• Translate written documents from one language into another without omissions, alterations, or additions.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to U.S. school district rules, expectations, and requirements.

Requirements

• General English literacy and numeracy skills, as well as an understanding of general U.S. culture.
• Proficiency in a second language and understanding of the culture of the people who speak that language.
• Ability to produce accurate translations or interpretations without bias.
• Located within the Bismarck-Mandan area for possible face-to-face interpretation services.
• General knowledge of U.S. school systems, including confidentiality laws.

Please indicate on your application which language(s) you speak.