2026-27 District Translation/Interpreter Secretary

District Wide; Benton City (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

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Job summary

Kiona-Benton City School District 52 in Benton City, Washington, is seeking a District Translation/Interpreter Secretary to handle secretarial duties and provide translation/interpreter services for the District. The role includes preparing correspondence, forms, and newsletters, and maintaining Spanish language forms, with emphasis on confidentiality and meeting deadlines.

Starting immediately, 7 hours per day, 200 days per year, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Possess High School Diploma/GED.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Must work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality.
• Possess secretarial and office skills, including knowledge and experience with computer software such as EXCEL and WORD.
• Experience with student information system(s).
• Able to communicate and relate well with people of all ages; is honest, adaptable, dependable, accurate, discreet and pleasant.
• Be a customer-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience with multiline telephones.
• Capable of planning and organizing workload in order to meet deadlines.
• Must be dependable.
• Must be able to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

• The District Translation/Interpreter Secretary will serve as secretary to the District and will provide written and oral translation/interpreter services, which includes but is not limited to responsibility for all correspondence, forms, memos, bulletins, and assisting staff with scheduled meetings/events.
• Duties will also include ability to design and craft newsletters and other public correspondence as needed; maintain Spanish language forms; and other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Follow and uphold all District policies, rules, and regulations.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Excel/Word skills

Student information systems

Multitasking

Communication with people

Confidentiality

Customer-oriented

Phone handling

Planning/organization

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent

Language testing cert program

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Kiona-Benton City School District 52 District Wide - Benton City, Washington Open in Google Maps

2026-27 District Translation/Interpreter Secretary

This job is also posted in Kiona-Benton City School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5915218
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 12, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The District Translation/Interpreter Secretary will serve as secretary to theDistrict and will provide written and oral translation/interpreter services, which includes but is not limited to responsibility for all correspondence, forms, memos, bulletins, and assisting staff with scheduled meetings/events. Duties will also include ability to design and craft newsletters and other public correspondence as needed;maintainSpanish language forms;andother related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Follow and uphold all District policies, rules, and regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Possess High School Diploma/GED.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Must work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality.
• Possess secretarial and office skills, including knowledge and experience with computer software such as EXCEL and WORD.
• Experience withstudent information system(s).
• Able to communicate and relate well with people of all ages; is honest, adaptable, dependable, accurate, discreet and pleasant.
• Be a customer-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience with multiline telephones.
• Capable of planning and organizing workload in order to meet deadlines.
• Must be dependable.
• Must be able to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the Language Testing and Certification Program or equivalent.

BENEFITS:Information can be located at https://www.kibesd.org/human resources.

Specific Details: Monday-Friday / 200 days (includes 10 holidays) at 7 hours per day. Skills assessments will be administered at time of interview.

The Kiona-Benton City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kiona-Benton City School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the School District's Title IX Officer, Title II and Section 504 Coordinator, the District's Special Services Director, at 1105Dale Ave., Benton City , WA 99320; contact number [phone]. A copy of the district's appeal/grievance procedure is available upon request from the District Office (WAC 392-190-060). Verification of identity, United States work authorization, and Washington State Patrol/Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint process must be completed before employment commences (pursuant to RCW 28A.400) Candidate selected will be employed on a temporary basis subject to completion of the background check.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.41 to $22.68 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Pete Peterson , Superintendent
• District Wide
• Email: [e-mail]