In-Person Educational Interpreter – Tamil, W. Suffolk County, NY

NTC Language Services; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting rate $35.00/hr

Flexible scheduling

In-person assignments

Professional growth

Job summary

NTC Language Services is seeking reliable and professional English/Tamil Educational Interpreters for part-time, as-needed employment in Western Suffolk County, New York. Interpreters will provide in-person interpretation services in schools.

This position requires travel to assignments; starting pay is $35.00 per hour. The role focuses on facilitating clear, accurate communication among students, families, educators, and school staff in educational settings.

Qualifications

• Be able to read, write, and speak proficiently in both English and Tamil.
• Interpret spoken communication accurately and completely between both languages.
• Understand written information and communicate it accurately when required.
• Demonstrate strong listening, comprehension, and communication skills.
• Be comfortable learning and using educational and special education terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for parent-teacher conferences.
• Attend Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings.
• Attend Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meetings.
• Interpret student evaluations and intake meetings.
• Interpret student registration and enrollment appointments.
• Assist with school orientations and workshops.
• Support family engagement events and counseling meetings.
• Assist with disciplinary and administrative meetings.
• Handle testing and other school-based assignments.

Skills

Bilingual English Tamil

Interpreting

Listening skills

Professional communication

Job description

In-Person Educational Interpreter – Tamil, W. Suffolk County, NY

• Commack, NY

In-Person Educational Interpreter – Tamil

Location:West Suffolk County, New York
Job Type:Part-time, as needed
Starting Pay:$35.00 per hour

Position Overview

NTC Language Services is seeking reliable and professionalEnglish/Tamil Educational Interpretersfor part-time, as-needed employment. A specific number of assignments or weekly hours is not guaranteed.

Interpreters will providein-person interpretation services in Western Suffolk County, New York.

Educational Interpreters facilitate clear, accurate, and culturally responsive communication among students, families, educators, administrators, and other school professionals.

This position requires candidates who are available to travel to and attend assignments in person. We are specifically recruiting in-person candidates for Western Suffolk County, NY. This is not a remote-only position.

Assignments are offered as needed based on language, location, qualifications, experience, and availability.

Job Responsibilities

As an In-Person Educational Interpreter, you may provide interpretation for:

• Parent-teacher conferences
• Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings
• Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meetings
• Student evaluations and intake meetings
• Student registration and enrollment appointments
• School orientations and workshops
• Family engagement events
• Guidance and counseling meetings
• Disciplinary and administrative meetings
• Testing and other school-based assignments

Educational Interpreters are expected to:

• Interpret accurately and completely between English and Tamil.
• Preserve the meaning, tone, and intent of all communication.
• Remain neutral and avoid adding, omitting, or changing information.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students, families, and school matters.
• Arrive on time and remain for the full duration of each accepted assignment.
• Communicate professionally with NTC Language Services, families, and school personnel.
• Follow all applicable NTC Language Services, school, and district policies.
• Dress in appropriate business-casual attire unless otherwise instructed.

Applicants must:

• Be able toread, write, and speak proficiently in both English and Tamil.
• Interpret spoken communication accurately and completely between both languages.
• Understand written information and communicate it accurately when required.
• Demonstrate strong listening, comprehension, and communication skills.
• Be comfortable learning and using educational and special education terminology.

In-Person Availability Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be available to attend scheduled assignmentsin person in Western SuffolkCounty, New York.
• Have reliable transportation or another dependable means of traveling to assignment locations.
• Be able to arrive punctually at schools and other educational facilities.
• Be willing to travel within the designated service area.
• Provide accurate and current availability.
• Understand that remote-only availability will not meet the requirements of this position.

Additional Qualifications

Successful candidates must:

• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Maintain neutrality and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness, sensitivity, and sound judgment.
• Communicate promptly regarding assignment offers, scheduling, and attendance.
• Work professionally with students, families, educators, administrators, and other school professionals.

Previous interpreting experience is preferred but not required. Experience in education, special education, human services, healthcare, legal services, or community interpreting is especially valuable.

Relevant interpreter training, certifications, and knowledge of educational or special education terminology are preferred.

What We Offer

• A starting rate of $35.00 per hour
• Flexible, as-needed scheduling
• The ability to indicate your availability for assignments
• Opportunities to work in diverse educational settings
• Valuable experience supporting students, families, and school communities
• Opportunities for professional growth in educational interpretation