Educational Translation & Interpretation Services Specialist - 8927

New Bedford Public School District; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bedford Public School District invites applications for an Educational Translation & Interpretation Services Specialist to support multilingual families and district staff. The role centers on ensuring timely, accurate translations and interpretations across schools and events.

You will respond to translation requests, schedule services, audit documents for accuracy, and act as emergency/ substitute interpreter as needed. Salary is $27-$29/hour, 40 hours/week, 12 months, starting immediately.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience providing translation & interpretation services.
• Experience in educational settings and/or Special Education preferred.
• Experience working with staff from diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Respond to school/district requests for translations and/or interpretations
• Schedule translations and interpretations for schools and family events
• Manage weekly ETIS requests and ensure timely submission
• Audit information in documents for accuracy
• Serves as emergency/substitute interpreter/translator when needed
• Work with the schools and central office departments to ensure that all materials are translated prior to distribution
• Performs related duties as needed
• Performs work as directed by Lead ETIS Specialist, Executive Director of Educational Access and Pathways or designee

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Multilingual

Educational translation/interpretation

Education

Translator/Interpreter Certificate preferred

Job description

Educational Translation & Interpretation Services Specialist - 8927

New Bedford Public School District PRAB - ED Access - New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: We are deeply committed to an inclusive school district community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality staff and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to school/district requests for translations and/or interpretations
• Schedule translations and interpretations for schools and family events
• Manage weekly ETIS requests and ensure timely submission
• Audit information in documents for accuracy
• Serves as emergency/substitute interpreter/translator when needed
• Work with the schools and central office departments to ensure that all materials are translated prior to distribution
• Performs related duties as needed
• Performs work as directed by Lead ETIS Specialist, Executive Director of Educational Access and Pathways or designee

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience providing translation & interpretation services
• Experience providing translations/interpretations in educational settings and/or Special Education preferred
• Experience working with staff from diverse cultures

The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an acceptable alternative to that qualification.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

SALARY RANGE: $27 - $29 per hour

HOURS PER WEEK: 40 hours per week

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (NO requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing)

OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: YES

WORK YEAR: 12 months

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Educational Access and Pathways

Educational Translation & Interpretation Services Specialist - 8927

New Bedford Public School District PRAB - ED Access - New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in New Bedford Public School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5972701

Application Deadline: Nov 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: We are deeply committed to an inclusive school district community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality staff and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to school/district requests for translations and/or interpretations
• Schedule translations and interpretations for schools and family events
• Manage weekly ETIS requests and ensure timely submission
• Audit information in documents for accuracy
• Serves as emergency/substitute interpreter/translator when needed
• Work with the schools and central office departments to ensure that all materials are translated prior to distribution
• Performs related duties as needed
• Performs work as directed by Lead ETIS Specialist, Executive Director of Educational Access and Pathways or designee

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Translator/Interpreter Certificate preferred
• Multilingual, Kiche/Cape Verdean preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience providing translation & interpretation services
• Experience providing translations/interpretations in educational settings and/or Special Education preferred
• Experience working with staff from diverse cultures
• Strong verbal communication skills

The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an acceptable alternative to that qualification.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

SALARY RANGE: $27 - $29 per hour

HOURS PER WEEK: 40 hours per week

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (NO requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing)

OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: YES

WORK YEAR: 12 months

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Educational Access and Pathways

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sonia Walmsley , Executive Director of Educational Access & Pathways
• PRAB - ED Access
• Phone: [phone] ext.14600
• Email: [e-mail]

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