Interpreter/Translator

Danbury Public Schools; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools seeks interpreters/translators fluent in English and a second language to support meetings with parents, guardians, and visitors across the district. Candidates must translate written materials accurately while upholding confidentiality and professionalism in all circumstances.

Assignments are posted as needed, generally during the student day, with evening conference weeks and summer vacancies available. Hourly rate is $20/hour with no additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluency/proficiency in English plus a second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred).
• Ability to translate spoken material English↔second language and written materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting/translation services for meetings with parents, guardians, and visitors.
• Translate written materials for district-wide distribution with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist school staff with parent conferences and home visits as requested.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Bilingual English/Portuguese

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Openings as of 8/28/2026

Interpreter/Translator JobID: 7314

• Date Posted: 8/25/2026

The Danbury Public Schools serve a diverse community of nearly 12,000 students,withover 45 spoken languages and a variety of ethnicities. The Danbury Public School Districtis looking for speakers fluent in Spanish, Portugese or other languages to serve as interpreters and translatorsduring meetings with parents, guardians, and other visitors and stakeholdersacross the District, and to provide accurate translations of written materials for distribution. Successful candidates shall demonstrate fluency, proficiency, and accuracyin translating between English and a second language orally and in writing. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and to maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times under a variety of circumstances. Available assignments forinterpreter/translatorswill be posted daily for successful candidates to select in keeping with personal schedules.

Terms of Employment

As needed, generally for assignments during the student day, in keeping with the District school year calendar. Evening assignments during conference weeks and summer school vacancies also available, as desired.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates Degree or college experience preferred;
• Demonstrated oral/written proficiency in English and a second language, Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred;
• Ability to verbally translate spoken material from English into a designated second language and/or from a designated second language into English;
• Effective communication skills;
• Commitment to highest levels of confidentiality, discretion and professionalism

Job Functions

• Provide interpreting/translating services in a variety of settings that range fromsmallto large group settingsand alternative settingsincluding duringtelephone/conference calls;
• Prepare written translations of instructional and educational materials, correspondence, and forms from one language to another for both individual and district-wide distribution;
• Assist school staff with parent conferences, communicating with non-English- speaking parents, and making home visits as requested.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

Hourly rate of $20/hour. No additional benefits.

All interpreter/translators report to the Coordinator of ELL and World Language/Director of the ESL Center or his designee.