Interpreter Training & Language Services Teacher

Rochester; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools seeks a Foundation of Interpretation Services Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time 0.2 FTE role focuses on preparing students to become licensed interpreters in educational and social services settings.

The position supports a hybrid classroom, bridging theory and practice through job-shadowing with district interpreters and exploring career pathways across legal, medical, and educational fields.

Qualifications

• Requires Minnesota PELSB license in a related area or eligibility.
• Fluency in ACTFL Intermediate Mid or higher in at least one language other than English.
• 3+ years of experience as a community interpreter.
• Experience coordinating student job-shadowing with district interpreters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare students to become certified interpreters for education and social services.
• Bridge classroom learning with professional work by coordinating job-shadowing opportunities.
• Explore career pathways in legal, medical, and educational fields.
• Operate in a hybrid course format with online self-paced content and in-person check-ins.

Skills

Language proficiency

Interpreting

Cross-cultural communication

LMS experience

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in language studies

Minnesota PELSB license (preferred/required)

Tools

LMS

Interpreting devices

Job description

Rochester Public Schools seeks a Foundation of Interpretation Services Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time 0.2 FTE role focuses on preparing students to become licensed interpreters in educational and social services settings.

The position supports a hybrid classroom, bridging theory and practice through job-shadowing with district interpreters and exploring career pathways across legal, medical, and educational fields.