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.

Hourly rate based on the FY2026-27 salary schedule: $37.20 per hour

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.

Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”

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