Gujarati Translator/Interpreter

Ames Community School District; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Community School District is seeking Gujarati Interpreters/Translators to support district students and families on an as-needed basis. This part-time, on-call role requires local, onsite work in Ames, Iowa, with compensation of $22.25 per hour.

Responsibilities include interpreting between English and Gujarati at parent meetings, translating notes and forms, and collaborating with district staff under administration direction.

Qualifications

• Proficient bilingual skills in English and Gujarati.
• Strong interpersonal skills with diverse students, families, and staff.
• Fluent in two languages with cultural understanding.
• Ability to quickly establish rapport with students and families.
• Punctual and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with culturally diverse students and families.
• Interpret and translate between parents/guardians and school services.
• Work under direction of Administration and Director of Communication.
• Translate notes and forms between English and Gujarati as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain a safe, professional environment.
• Provide interpreter services at meetings and conferences.
• Perform duties with punctuality and professionalism.
• Support students to reach their full potential.
• Raise questions or concerns to Administration as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.

Skills

Bilingual English/Gujarati

Interpersonal skills

Language fluency & culture

Rapport building

Punctuality

Job description

Gujarati Translator/Interpreter

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Job Details

Job ID: 5904117
Application Deadline: Sep 08, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Aug 26, 2026 7:02 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Welcome to Ames Community School District, where we are more than just a workplace. We are a community dedicated to supporting personal and professional growth. As a member of Ames CSD, you'll enjoy competitive pay. You'll also be part of an organization that values individuals for who they are and encourages collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect. We offer modern, well-equipped facilities, newly built and thoughtfully renovated, to ensure you have the tools and environment needed to thrive in your role. Join us at Ames CSD, where your strengths are celebrated, your potential is nurtured, and you're surrounded by a community that champions your success.

Ames Community School District is seeking Gujarati Interpreters/Translators to work on an as-needed basis.

Anticipated Work Schedule: Part-time, On-call. Local, onsite work required.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Establishes rapport with culturally diverse students and their families.
• Accurately and completely interprets and/or translate languages between parents/guardians of District students to facilitate clear and meaningful communication and access to school services.
• Works at the direction of Administration and Director of Communication.
• Upon request from Administration, translates notes, forms, and school information from English into other languages or from other languages into English.
• Collaborates with District staff to create a safe, trusting and professional environment.
• Provides interpreter services at parent meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and other school functions, to include discussion about student academics, student discipline matters, medical emergencies and other sensitive matters.
• Once scheduled, performs duties with punctuality, reliability, and professionalism.
• Provides services as part of a team that enables each student to reach his/her full potential.
• Brings forward questions or concerns to Administration or Director of Communication.
• Abides by strict confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications:

• Proficient bilingual skills (Oral and/or Written) in English and Gujarati.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills with culturally diverse students and families and school personnel.
• Speak and understand two languages with fluency, at an educated native speaker level, with an understanding of the culture behind the language.
• Ability to quickly establish rapport with students and families.
• Punctuality.

Compensation:$22.25per hour.

Choosing the Ames Community School District isn't just about a job. It's about becoming part of a vibrant and close-knit community, nestled in the heart of Iowa. With its small-town charm and big-city amenities, Ames offers a unique blend of contentment and excitement. As a college town, opportunities to engage and get involved abound, whether it's through cultural events, educational pursuits, or community initiatives. At Ames, you're not just joining a workplace; you're becoming a valued member of a community driven by collaboration, growth, and a shared commitment to excellence. Come be a part of Ames, where both your professional and personal aspirations can thrive.

Ames CSD is an E-Verify employer.The Ames CSD is an EEO/AA employer.

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Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services > Translator

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Contact Information

• Sharday Grove
• 2005 24th St
• Ames, Iowa 50010
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