Arabic Translator and Interpreter

Utica-Community-School; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Utica Community Schools is seeking an Arabic Translator and Interpreter for the Community Education Center in Sterling Heights, MI. The role supports interviews, meetings and written translations between Arabic and English, with a focus on accurate, culturally informed communication.

Starting immediately, the position is full-time with pay at $28.64 per hour. Applicants should apply online, submitting letters of introduction, resume and references to the district's online portal.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED. Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred. Applicants with an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated language proficiency to interpret, translate and transcribe between Arabic and English.
• Native-level cultural expertise, in-depth knowledge of history, geopolitics, strategic interests, traditions, and cultural uniqueness of Arabic and regional societies.
• Professional-level writing and reporting skills in the Arabic language.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information in clear and simple terms.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to interact with individuals and groups in a wide variety of highly sensitive situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and translate verbal communications (Arabic to English, and English to Arabic); provide translation services during interviews and meetings; and transcribe and analyze spoken communications.
• Interpret and translate written communications in English and Arabic, including district policies and procedures, parent correspondence, etc.
• Ensure communications and translations are conveyed and understood in the proper context.
• Observe and analyze culture-specific non-verbal indicators and cues as they relate to written or spoken communications.
• Translate in a manner that is factually and conceptually accurate without changes, omissions, or additions.
• Monitor (listening to), translating and synopsizing content of real-time oral communications recordings.
• Provide the cultural and ethnic context of translations and interpretations and provide advice to the administrator on cultural significance.
• Perform quality control of translations in Arabic to ensure linguistic and culturally appropriate materials are available to LEP audiences.
• Provide administrative support related to specific areas of assignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Arabic-English translation

Interpreting

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Arabic Translator and Interpreter

Utica Community School District Walsh Community Education Center - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5899497

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Arabic Translator and Interpreter

Location: Community Education Center

Reports To: Executive Director of School Improvement, State and Federal Programs

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED. Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred. Applicants with an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated language proficiency to interpret, translate and transcribe between Arabic and English.
• Task performance requires native-level cultural expertise, in-depth knowledge of history, geopolitics, strategic interests, traditions, and cultural uniqueness of Arabic and regional societies.
• Professional-level writing and reporting skills in theArabic language.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information in clear and simple terms.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to interact with individuals and groups in a wide variety of highly sensitive situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Description:

• Interpret and translate verbal communications (Arabiclanguage to English, and English to Arabic language); provide translation services during interviews and meetings; and transcribe and analyze spoken communications.
• Interpret and translate written communications in English and Arabic, including but not limited to district policies and procedures, parent correspondence, etc.
• Ensure communications and translations are conveyed and understood in the proper context.
• Observe and analyze culture-specific non-verbal indicators and cues as they relate to written or spoken communications.
• Translate in a manner that is factually and conceptually accurate without changes, omissions, or additions.
• Monitoring (listening to), translating and synopsizing content of real-time oral communications recordings.
• Accurately provide the cultural and ethnic context of translations and interpretations and provide advice to the administrator on the cultural and ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, documents.
• Perform quality control of translations inArabic to ensure that linguistic and culturally appropriate materials are available to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) audiences.
• Provide administrative support related to specific areas of assignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Applicants must apply online athttps://uticak12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx . Please scan and upload applicable letters of introduction, resume, transcripts, credentials, letters of recommendation, and certificates to your online application. Any questions may be directed via phone at 586.797.1130.

NONDISCRIMINATION It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, nation origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $28.64 Per Hour

Job Categories:

• Student Services > Translator

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 11303 Greendale
• Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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