Casual Worker - Bilingual Interpreter

HR-Substitute Services; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance benefits for eligible employees

Retirement and Deferred Compensation options

Job summary

A public school district in Lakewood is seeking a Substitute Bilingual Interpreter to provide language support for ELL qualified students and non-English speaking families. This on-call position requires fluency in English and another language, along with completion of a training class. Responsibilities include assisting communication between families and staff, and providing interpretation during meetings. The role offers a starting pay of $30.00/hr for qualified interpreters, with no guaranteed hours.

Qualifications

• Must complete 6-hour Interpreter Training class or college level interpretation program.
• Speak, read and write fluently in indicated language and English.
• Remain consistent, calm and fair under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual or small group verbal language support (interpretation) for students, families, and staff.
• Assist students, families, and teachers to communicate academic achievement.
• Provide interpretation at student-parent-teacher conferences and community meetings.

Skills

Fluency in English and indicated language

Understanding of school terms and vocabulary

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to explain cultural concepts

Excellent listening and retention abilities

Education

6-hour Interpreter Training class

Job description

Casual Worker - Bilingual Interpreter

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Job Details

Job ID: 5295576

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 21, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS ARE ON-CALL, AT-WILL POSITIONS WITH NO GUARANTEE OF HOURS OR WORK.

$30.00/hr - Substitute Interpreters with DSHS or Equivalent Certification

$23.70/hr - Substitute Interpreters with CPSD Training

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
A: Job Title: B: Classification Level:
Bilingual Interpreter Pool Substitute On-Call

($30.00/hr) DSHS or Equivalent Certification

($23.70/hr) with CPSD Training

C: Reports to:
Human Resources

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Provides individual and small group interpretation language support for ELL qualified students and non-English speaking families in their native language. The Bilingual Interpreter serves as a language bridge between the school and students’ family. He/she provides interpretation services for non-English speaking families and English speaking school staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Provide individual or small group verbal language support (interpretation) for students, families and staff.
2. Assists students, families and teachers to communicate academic achievement.
3. Works with district staff to communicate student progress and needs.
4. Performs a wide variety of interpretation (verbal) services
5. Provides interpretation at student-parent-teacher conferences, IEP conferences, and community meetings (to include written communication).
6. Serves as a language bridge between the school and the student's family or the community.
7. Coordinates appointment scheduling between school and parents in parent’s native language.
The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
1. Must complete 6-hour Interpreter Training class (offered through the school district or Puget Sound Education Service District) or college level interpretation program.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Understanding of school terms and vocabulary.
2. Speak, read and write fluently in indicated language and English.
3. Ability to explain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication and to act as a cultural broker.
4. Excellent listening and retention abilities.
5. Be punctual during scheduled work times.
6. Remain consistent, calm and fair under pressure.
7. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and public.
8. Ability to effectively work with diverse populations.
9. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Certification and Licenses
1. Background check and fingerprinting.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in regular school building located throughout the District. Ability to sit or stand for prolonged period of time; use of fingers, hands and arms; operate a motor vehicle, and tolerance of loud noises and physically demanding situations are all required.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

JOB CLASS: Substitute Interpreter WORK YEAR: On Call-At Will – No Guaranteed Hours

*Disclaimer: Substitute positions are considered "at-will" meaning either party can end the relationship at any time; nothing in the offer of substitute employment, employee manual, substitute manual or other employment documents, or other oral communications shall be deemed to create an employment contract or to modify the at-will relationship; no person other than the Superintendent of the District, has the authority to bind the District to an employment contract or an agreement to modify the at-will employment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems ' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or marital status. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341:Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services, [phone],[e-mail] ;Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, [phone],[e-mail] ; Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR),https://bit.ly/US-OCR . Information about the nondiscrimination and sex‑based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available athttps://bit.ly/CPSDHIBPolicy ; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available athttps://bit.ly/OSPIModelLanguage .

Position Type: Substitute-At Will

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Recruitment Services
• 10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW
• Lakewood, Washington 98499
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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