Language Interpreter

West Fargo Public Schools; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

West Fargo Public Schools in North Dakota is seeking a Language Interpreter to facilitate communication between English learners, families, and school staff. This temporary, as-needed position reports to the Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator and Building Principal and offers hourly compensation.

The role emphasizes collaboration, cultural awareness, confidentiality, and the ability to adapt to evolving school procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual (English plus at least one additional language).
• Experience working as an interpreter is preferred.
• Experience working in a school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Interprets communications between learners, families, teachers, support staff, and others.
• Maintains confidentiality and uses good judgement.
• Maintains composure and proactively resolves knowledge gaps.

Skills

Bilingual (English + another language)

Interpreting experience

School setting experience preferred

Job description

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Openings as of 8/20/2026

Language Interpreter JobID: 4603

• Position Type:
  Temporary


• Date Posted:
  8/14/2026


• Location:
  District

Job Description

Location: District

Reports To: Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator and Building Principal

Term: As needed basis.

Schedule: Will be scheduled as needs arise.

Salary: Position offers a set $23.80/hour

Date of last review: August 2026

SUMMARY

The Language Interpreter facilitates communication between learners whose first language isn't English, their guardians, and West Fargo Public Schools.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Other duties may be assigned)

Collaboration

• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.

Communication

• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.

Compassion

• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners' experiences.


• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.


• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.

Creativity

• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.

Critical Thinking

• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.

Reflection

• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.

Resilience

• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.


• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.

Responsibility

• Interprets communications between learners, families, teachers, support staff, peers, and/others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment 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 essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.


• While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear.


• The specific vision abilities required for this role include close and peripheral vision.


• The employee may be required to lift up to ~30 pounds.


• The employee must work with the public and various WFPS staff while simultaneously managing several competing demands.


• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
  

Education and/or Experience

• Must be bilingual (in English plus at least one additional language).


• Experience working as an interpreter is preferred.


• Experience working in a school setting is preferred.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in the English language.


• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, expressively, and reactively.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement.


• Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

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The West Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other protected status by law. External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran's Preference: North Dakota veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a form DD214, and if claiming disabled veteran's status, a current letter of disability. West Fargo Public Schools is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all hiring and employment practices. Applicants who incorporate a holistic perspective and a commitment to inclusion are encouraged to apply.

Postings current as of 8/20/2026 12:39:35 AM CST.

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