In-Person Educational Interpreter – Urdu, NYC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Opportunities for growth in education

Work in diverse educational settings

Job summary

NTC Language Services in NYC is seeking reliable In-Person Educational Interpreters for Urdu to work part-time, as-needed. Interpreters will provide in-person interpretation in NYC, supporting students, families, educators, administrators, and school staff.

Applicants must be fluent in English and Urdu, able to travel to assignments, and arrive on time. Prior interpreting experience is preferred but not required; training and professional growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Applicants must read, write, and speak proficiently in both English and Urdu.
• Interpret spoken communication accurately and completely between both languages.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students, families, and school matters.
• Arrive on time and remain for the full duration of each assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person interpretation for parent-teacher conferences, CSE/CPSE meetings, student evaluations, registrations, and school events.
• Interpret accurately and preserve meaning, tone, and intent across languages.
• Maintain neutrality and confidentiality; follow all applicable policies.

Skills

Bilingual English/Urdu

In-person interpretation

Proficient reading/writing EN/URD

Reliable/Professional

Job description

In-Person Educational Interpreter – Urdu, NYC

• New York City, NY

In-Person Educational Interpreter – Urdu

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

Position Overview

NTC Language Services is seeking reliable and professionalEnglish/Urdu 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 NYC, 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 NYC, NY. This is not a remote-only position.

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

If you are committed to promoting understanding, supporting educational access, and empowering students and families through effective communication, we encourage you to apply through this posting.

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 Urdu.
• 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 to read, write, and speak proficiently in both English and Urdu.
• 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 NYC, 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

NTC Language Services is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for our employees and the communities we serve.