Bilingual Interpreter - Translator - Special Education

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement matched

Health insurance

Life insurance

Performance pay

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, AZ is seeking a bilingual Spanish interpreter/translator to support the Special Education, Student Services and Psychological Services departments. The role focuses on oral interpretation at meetings and written translation of forms.

You will communicate with Spanish-speaking families, maintain records, and help prioritize requests while ensuring confidentiality and timely delivery of services.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Pass Special Education Spanish screening assessment; interpreting and translating experience required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide oral English/Spanish interpretation at Special Education meetings (e.g. MET, IEP, parent conferences).
• Communicate with Spanish speaking parents/guardians on behalf of English staff.
• Assist Spanish speaking parents/guardians with Special Education forms and questionnaires.
• Provide written English/Spanish translations as requested.
• Maintain records of services provided and materials translated.
• Prioritize interpretation and translation requests.
• Assist other personnel to support work activities.
• Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area.

Skills

Bilingual

Interpreting experience

Translation

Typing ability

MS Office

Confidentiality

Time management

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

High School

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Bilingual keyboard

Job description

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$21.01

Class/Calendar:

B22, 9.25 months

Benefits:

Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To provide Spanish verbal and written translations within the Special Education, Student Services and Psychological Services departments

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide oral English/Spanish interpretation at Special Education meetings (i.e. MET, IEP, parent conferences, etc)
• Communicate with Spanish speaking parents/guardians on behalf of English speaking staff
• Assist Spanish speaking parents/guardians with Special Education forms and questionnaires
• Provide written English/Spanish translations as requested
• Maintain records of services provided and materials translated
• Assist in prioritizing interpretation and translation requests
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Assist in finding bilingual materials for district use
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent required
• Pass Special Education department Spanish screening assessment (verbal and written); interpreting and translating experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community.
• Moderate proficiency in typing, with good accuracy
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc); specialized software and the use of a bilingual keyboard
• Knowledge of technical educational terminology
• Ability to organize, to prioritize, to be attentive to details and to meet deadlines while working with minimum supervision
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing (English and Spanish); adjust to various language levels; maintain confidentiality

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• School Offices & Classrooms - Interpreting during parent-teacher conferences, special education (IEP) meetings, or disciplinary discussions
• Assisting with orientations, school board meetings, workshops, or community engagement events
• May travel to multiple school sites
• During meetings, translation work, or virtual interpreting
• Schools can be noisy and require quick thinking, especially when handling sensitive topics
• Carrying materials, documents, or equipment for presentations (usually under 20 lbs)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.