Elementary Bilingual Interpreter for ELL Students

LOWELL; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterloo Community School District is seeking a Native Language Interpreter - Elementary to support ELL students in collaboration with the ELL teacher. You will translate materials, contact families, and assist with enrollment and events to ensure equitable learning opportunities.

The role requires strong bilingual skills, confidentiality, and the ability to build rapport with students, families, and staff in a dynamic school setting. This is a full-time, on-site position in Waterloo, IA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years experience providing translation services in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to read and write in the native language; read, write and speak fluent English.
• Ability to perform accurate oral and written translations; maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to interact and collaborate with staff, students and families professionally.
• Familiarity with a classroom environment; develop rapport with students; establish a positive atmosphere.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to work in a team; concentrate under varying schedules.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with ELL teacher, work with ELL students individually or in a group as needed.
• Assist teachers, nurses, clerical staff, counselors and administrators in contacting parents as needed.
• Assist with enrollment of new students.
• Assist with lunch and bus duty as needed.
• Attend conferences and assist as needed.
• Translate information from staff that is being sent home and make phone calls as needed.
• Make home visits with staff or individually as needed.
• Assist with completing National Certificate of Eligibility for Migrant Education status and funding at the district level.
• Maintain records as required by law, district policy and administrative requirements.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Native language literacy

English proficiency

Translation skills

Confidentiality

Staff-student-family collaboration

Classroom familiarity

Rapport with students

Positive working atmosphere

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Concentration

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Waterloo Community School District is seeking a Native Language Interpreter - Elementary to support ELL students in collaboration with the ELL teacher. You will translate materials, contact families, and assist with enrollment and events to ensure equitable learning opportunities.

The role requires strong bilingual skills, confidentiality, and the ability to build rapport with students, families, and staff in a dynamic school setting. This is a full-time, on-site position in Waterloo, IA.