Foundations of Interpretation Services Teacher - .2 FTE - #118411

Rochester; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools seeks a Foundation of Interpretation Services Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time 0.2 FTE role focuses on preparing students to become licensed interpreters in educational and social services settings.

The position supports a hybrid classroom, bridging theory and practice through job-shadowing with district interpreters and exploring career pathways across legal, medical, and educational fields.

Qualifications

• Requires Minnesota PELSB license in a related area or eligibility.
• Fluency in ACTFL Intermediate Mid or higher in at least one language other than English.
• 3+ years of experience as a community interpreter.
• Experience coordinating student job-shadowing with district interpreters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare students to become certified interpreters for education and social services.
• Bridge classroom learning with professional work by coordinating job-shadowing opportunities.
• Explore career pathways in legal, medical, and educational fields.
• Operate in a hybrid course format with online self-paced content and in-person check-ins.

Skills

Language proficiency

Interpreting

Cross-cultural communication

LMS experience

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in language studies

Minnesota PELSB license (preferred/required)

Tools

LMS

Interpreting devices

Job description

POSITION

Part-time, 0.2 FTE, Foundation of Interpretation Services Teacher position available for the 2026-2027 school year

WORK CALENDAR:

Click link to view calendar with work days.

2026-2027 REA Calendar

SALARY

Prorated based on hire date.

Based on level of education and full years of licensed teaching experience.

Click link below to review the 2025-2027 REA Contract containing salary schedule.

REA Contract 2025-2027

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: World Languages, English as a Second Language, or related area

RPS makes an effort to hire teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level.

• Licensed to train interpreters through the Community Interpreter International Training of Trainers or ability to obtain the training (this would be the candidate’s responsibility) - 40 hours.
• Certificate of Completion of the 40-hour The Community Interpreter International Training or ability to complete the training prior to starting teaching (this would be the candidate’s responsibility).
• Fluency of ACTFL Intermediate Mid proficiency in at least one language other than English (measured by a formal assessment or at least a high school diploma from the corresponding language speaking country)
• Three or more years of experience as a community interpreter

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This teacher will be preparing students to become certified to enter the workforce as community interpreters in educational and social service settings. The classroom format is hybrid. The successful candidate will serve as a bridge between the classroom and the professional world, facilitating job-shadowing with district interpreters and exploring career pathways in legal, medical, and educational fields

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in language studies, social services, or related field
• Previous experience working with school-age children, families, and educators.
• Experience working in several settings of interpretation: legal, medical, educational, and social services
• Deep understanding of multilingual communities, their histories, and their cultures.
• Cultural competence training
• Experience with, or ability to lead, a project-based exploratory course.

Skills:

• Deep understanding of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for interpreters.
• Ability to integrate foundational principles of interpretation across various industries, including healthcare, education, and legal settings.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise student job-shadowing opportunities with district interpreters.
• Proficiency in managing a hybrid course format, including supervising self-paced online content and conducting in-person check-ins or Q&A sessions.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) to track student progress in self-paced modules
• Demonstrated fluency in English and the target language(s) (oral and written).
• Successful completion of a language screener administered by the district, which includes:
• Oral component (conversational and academic proficiency).
• Written component (reading comprehension and written expression in both English and the target language).
• Vocabulary component (educational and culturally relevant terminology).
• Ethical component (scenario-based assessment reflecting the Interpreter Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice).
• Ability to interpret accurately and impartially in educational settings (e.g., classrooms, IEP meetings, conferences, registration).Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional standards.
• Basic proficiency with technology (email, video platforms, interpreting devices, scheduling systems)

Hiring Manager:

Natalia Benjamin, Director of Multilingual Learning

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4251 or email [e-mail].

Commitment to Equity:

Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District Information:

To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.