Lead Educational Translation and Interpretation Services Specialist

Young World Physical Education; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bedford Public Schools seeks a Lead Educational Translation and Interpretation Services Specialist to manage district-wide translation and interpretation. Under the Executive Director of Educational Access and Pathways, you will coordinate requests, build a roster of translators, and ensure multilingual materials meet timelines and quality standards.

The role emphasizes inclusion and collaboration with schools, central offices, families, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Translator/Interpreter Certificate preferred.
• Multilingual preferred.
• Strong verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all translations and interpretations district-wide.
• Maintain roster and availability of educational translators and interpreters.
• Schedule interpreters for schools and family events.
• Prepare monthly reports and payroll/audit documentation.
• Serve as emergency interpreter/translator when needed.
• Ensure district materials are available in multiple languages.
• Work with schools to translate materials prior to distribution.
• Assess district needs to plan services and budget impact.
• Monitor state and federal guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Manage translation vendor services.
• Perform related duties as needed.

Skills

Translator/Interpreter Certificate

Multilingual

Strong verbal communication skills

Job description

Lead Educational Translation and Interpretation Services Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5871251

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Executive Director of Educational Access and Pathways manages the educational translation and interpretation services throughout the district. We are deeply committed to an inclusive school district community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality staff and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate all requests for translations and/or interpretations in the district
• Maintain list of and availability of educational translators and interpreters
• Manage schedule of educational interpreters for schools and family events
• Manage monthly reports and ensure timely submission of payrollAudit information in documents for accuracy
• Serves as emergency/substitute interpreter/translator when needed
• Ensure all district materials are available in multiple languages for online, print, or oral distribution
• Work with the schools and central office departments to ensure that all materials are translated prior to distribution
• Assess needs of district to develop plan for service as well as anticipated budget impact
• Monitor state and federal guidelines to ensure compliance
• Manage translation vendor services
• Performs related duties as needed
• Performs work as directed by Superintendent, Executive Director of Educational Access and Pathways or designee

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Translator/Interpreter Certificate preferred
• Multilingual preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience providing translation services in educational setting preferred
• Experience working with staff from diverse cultures
• Strong verbal communication skills

The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an acceptable alternative to that qualification

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $57,000 to $67,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Organization-level Positions > Specialist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sonia Walmsley , Executive Director of Educational Access & Pathways
• PRAB - ED Access
• Phone: [phone] x 14600
• Email: [e-mail]

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