Arabic Bilingual School Liaison & Counseling Support

Philasd; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking an Interpreter/Language Liaison to support multilingual students, families and staff. The role focuses on accurate interpretation and equitable access to services across ESOL-related activities and district communications.

You'll work with school staff to interpret meetings, translate documents, and help families engage in education planning, assessments, and events, promoting inclusive practices and timely information sharing.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include high school diploma or equivalent; foreign credentials may require PDE evaluation.
• Speak, read and write English and the appropriate foreign language fluently.
• Ability to interpret oral and written information and prepare/maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretation between staff, students, and parents/guardians.
• Collaborate with ESOL staff by interpreting rubrics and instructions for classroom activities.
• Provide ongoing communication about student performance, attendance, and behavior.
• Assist in post-secondary planning discussions with students and families.
• Support parent engagement with culturally-informed outreach and translated notices.
• Inform multilingual students and parents about school expectations and policies.
• Distribute translated documents and ensure all materials are translated.
• Interpret during evaluations, IEP meetings, conferences, and standardized tests.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

Interpretation skills

Cross-cultural communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking an Interpreter/Language Liaison to support multilingual students, families and staff. The role focuses on accurate interpretation and equitable access to services across ESOL-related activities and district communications.

You'll work with school staff to interpret meetings, translate documents, and help families engage in education planning, assessments, and events, promoting inclusive practices and timely information sharing.