Job Title:

Interpreter - School

Pay Range:

$25-$35 and hour

Job Description:

About the Role:

Provide interpretation services for students and families, for school meetings. This role requires strong real-time interpreting skills, collaboration with teachers, staff, and related service providers to support student/family during meetings and conferences.

Languages Needed:

Akan Niger-Congo

Farsi/Persian/Iranian

Gujarati

Himong/Mong

Italian

Khmer/Cambodian

Lao-Laotian

Marathi / India

Tagalong /Philippines

Turkish

Why Join Us:

• Founded and operated by practitioners and therapists who understand the work and prioritize meaningful support
• 401(k)
• Supportive, collaborative school-based environment

What You'll Do:
• Collaborate with teachers, SPED staff, and related service providers to support student success and IEP goals
• Support communication during meetings, assessments, and other school activities as needed
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional standards of interpreting

What We're Looking For:

Must Have Professional fluency in English and at least one of the following languages:
Akan Niger-Congo

Farsi/Persian/Iranian

Gujarati

Himong/Mong

Italian

Khmer/Cambodian

Lao-Laotian

Marathi / India

Tagalong /Philippines

Turkish

•   Experience providing interpretation in professional, educational, healthcare, or community settings.
•   Ability to pass Simulated Interpretation Exercise.
•   Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to interpret accurately in real time.
•   Ability to pass background screening appropriate for school-aged populations.
•   Educational Context Training includes FERPA confidentiality protocol. A signed FERPA acknowledgment on file before any placement.

Preferred:

•   Bilingual education degree or linguistics background.
•   National interpreter certification or completion of a recognized interpreter training program. ATA (American Translators Association) membership or certification. CCHI or CoreCHI certification, NBCMI certification.
•   Experience working in school-based or educational settings
•   Familiarity with IEP environments and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
•   Strong communication, organization, and adaptability

About Point Quest Group:

Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We provide in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, ensuring every student receives the personalized support they need to succeed.

Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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