Hourly Mandarin Interpreter/Translator

Fort Smith Public Schools; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Smith Public Schools at Parker Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas is seeking an hourly Mandarin Interpreter/Translator to support evaluations and conferences, translate documents, and uphold confidentiality and district policies.

This part-time role requires fluent Mandarin (speaking, reading and writing) and reports to the Supervisor of Special Programs. Compensation ranges from $17/hour (classified) to $25/hour (certified), with a February–March 2026 starting window.

Qualifications

• Fluent in speaking, reading and writing Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting and translating in evaluations and conferences.
• Translate documents.
• Maintain records as required by law, policy and regulations.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in in-service programs.

Skills

Fluent Mandarin

Job description

Hourly Mandarin Interpreter/Translator

Fort Smith Public Schools PARKER CENTER - Fort Smith, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5531415
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Hourly Mandarin Interpreter/Translator

FLSA:Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Special Programs

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Hourly Position - As needed. $17/hour for classified; $25/hour for certified.

BEGINNING:Feb/March, 2026

LOCATION:Parker Center

QUALIFICATIONS: Fluent in speaking, reading and writingMandarin

DISTRICT VALUES

• We will always put student needs first.
• We believe relationships matter.
• We expect accountability.
• We operate with transparency.
• We prioritize student and staff safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Interpreting and translating in evaluations and conferences.
• Assistinupholdingandenforcingschoolrules,administrativeregulations,andBoard policy.
• Translate documents.
• Tomaintainaccurateandcompleterecordsasrequiredbylaw,Districtpolicy,and administrativeregulations.
• Attendandparticipateinstaffmeetings.
• Maintain confidentiallity.
• Maintainacceptableattendanceandbepunctual.
• Cooperatewithothermembersofthestaffinplanningandimplementinggoals, objectives,andmethods.
• Maintain a safe working condition and safely operate electronic and other equipment needed to carry out job functions and responsibilities.
• Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend required meetings.
• Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and or outside agencies associated with the school.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling,occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting and kneeling.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$17 to $25 Per Hour

Instructional Support > Tutor

Contact Information

• Jennifer Six , Human Resources Specialist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]