Bilingual Special Education Interpreter & Translator

Mesa-Public-Schools---A; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Bilingual Interpreter - Translator for Special Education in Mesa, AZ. The role supports the Special Education, Student Services and Psychological Services departments by providing Spanish verbal and written translations.

You will interpret at meetings (IEP, MET, parent conferences), translate forms, communicate with Spanish-speaking families, maintain records, and help prioritize translation requests while ensuring confidentiality and timely service delivery.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Bilingual interpretation

Spanish-English translation

Confidentiality

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Technology literacy

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Bilingual keyboard

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Bilingual Interpreter - Translator for Special Education in Mesa, AZ. The role supports the Special Education, Student Services and Psychological Services departments by providing Spanish verbal and written translations.

You will interpret at meetings (IEP, MET, parent conferences), translate forms, communicate with Spanish-speaking families, maintain records, and help prioritize translation requests while ensuring confidentiality and timely service delivery.