Interpreter Non-Certified English as a Second Language Farsi/Pashto Part-Time

Akron Public Schools; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Public Schools is seeking a part-time ESL interpreter fluent in Farsi and Pashto to provide oral and written translations for students, families and staff at an Akron school. The interpreter will work up to 24 hours per week, report to the building principal, and may attend after-school events as needed.

Responsibilities include real-time interpretation, translated documents, collaboration with teachers and parents, and flexible scheduling to support language access initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Orally fluent in both the targeted language and English.
• Fluent in written targeted language and English and able to type in both languages.
• Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide oral and written translations in Farsi/Pashto and English.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers and staff to ensure language access.
• Adjust hours to support after-school or evening meetings.
• Provide translation support for district and school-level communications.
• Transport between school sites as needed.

Skills

Orally fluent in both targeted语言 and英语

Fluent in written targeted language

Typing in two languages

Valid Ohio driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Interpreter Non-Certified English as a Second Language Farsi/Pashto Part-Time JobID: 5120

• Position Type: AS-NEEDED
• Date Posted: 10/30/2026
• Location: Akron Public Schools
• Date Available:
• Closing Date: 12/31/2026

Interpreter -Non CertifiedEnglish as a Second Language Farsi/Pashto
Position: Interpreter ESL Job Code: 484
Non Certified – Hourly
Time Schedule: As needed Salary Rate or Ratio: See current "Schedule of Salaries"
Reports to: Building Principal Employment Status: Part-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Retirement Status: SERS
Position Description: The language interpreter is a part-time employee and will work up to 24 hours a week as and when needed with a daily 30 minute unpaid lunch. The language interpreter will be assigned to a school location and is responsible for providing oral interpretations/translations and written and/or typed interpretations/translations at the building level and district level to ensure that parents will have information about their child's education in a language that they are able to understand. The language interpreter will adjust day hours to support after school or evening parent programs as and when needed.
The language interpreter reports to the building principal and will be evaluated by the building principal and Learning Specialist twice a year.
Note: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance.

Essential Functions

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
• Orally fluent in both the targeted language and English
• Fluent in written targeted language and English and able to type in both languages
• Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation

Desired

• Experience working with parents, staff and community in the targeted language and in schools
• Familiar with technology
• Respected in the community and understands the importance of confidentiality
• Fluent in more than two languages
• Experience as a language interpreter
• Flexible schedule
• Effective communication skills

Functions

• Provide written, typed and oral translations in the targeted language
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, principals and students to ensure parents have information in a language that they are able to understand
• Provide accurate translations orally and in written form
• Adjust day hours to attend evening and after school meetings as and when needed
• Have access to a telephone/cellphone as and when needed
• Serve as language liaison between staff and families
• Ability to effectively communicate and translate for staff, students and families as and when needed
• Provide language assistance in the school and classroom as and when needed to ensure a smooth transition for LEP students and families
• Regularly attend school and district meetings where language interpreters are needed
• Regularly provide support in the targeted language as and when needed in person, via computer or phone
• Drive between school buildings, district buildings and across the city to provide translations as and when needed

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to listen effectively, actively
• Ability to translate orally and in writing (typed)
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to navigate technology
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and collaborativelyAbility to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels in English and in the targeted language

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands of the job described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, hear and type; frequently required to walk, sit, drive, stand, kneel or crouch; use hands to type, handle and carry objects; may be required to lift up to 25 pounds in weight.
The employee must have the mobility to frequently travel to school sites.

General Expectations

• Responsible for working cooperatively and effectively with members of the public, other employees, related public agency staff, community businesses and service providers
• Responsible for accurate and timely recordkeeping and reports as required
• Responsible for driving a motor vehicle with a valid Ohio operator's license as required by the position
• Required to travel both within and outside of the school district
• Responsible for attending meetings, in-services and training programs as related to the position held

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