Native Language Interpreter - Elementary

LOWELL; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterloo Community School District is seeking a Native Language Interpreter - Elementary to support ELL students in collaboration with the ELL teacher. You will translate materials, contact families, and assist with enrollment and events to ensure equitable learning opportunities.

The role requires strong bilingual skills, confidentiality, and the ability to build rapport with students, families, and staff in a dynamic school setting. This is a full-time, on-site position in Waterloo, IA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years experience providing translation services in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to read and write in the native language; read, write and speak fluent English.
• Ability to perform accurate oral and written translations; maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to interact and collaborate with staff, students and families professionally.
• Familiarity with a classroom environment; develop rapport with students; establish a positive atmosphere.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to work in a team; concentrate under varying schedules.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with ELL teacher, work with ELL students individually or in a group as needed.
• Assist teachers, nurses, clerical staff, counselors and administrators in contacting parents as needed.
• Assist with enrollment of new students.
• Assist with lunch and bus duty as needed.
• Attend conferences and assist as needed.
• Translate information from staff that is being sent home and make phone calls as needed.
• Make home visits with staff or individually as needed.
• Assist with completing National Certificate of Eligibility for Migrant Education status and funding at the district level.
• Maintain records as required by law, district policy and administrative requirements.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Native language literacy

English proficiency

Translation skills

Confidentiality

Staff-student-family collaboration

Classroom familiarity

Rapport with students

Positive working atmosphere

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Concentration

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary: This position is responsible for working with students under the direction of
teaching staff to contribute to the overall program quality of the assigned classroom or service,enhancing learning for all.

Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Hiring Specifications:
Education

• High school diploma or equivalency

Experience

• Two (2) years experience providing translation services in an educational setting, preferred

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to read and write in the native language
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English
• Ability to perform accurate oral and written translations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to interact and collaborate with staff, students and families in a professional
  manner
• Familiarity with classroom environment
• Ability to develop rapport and interact effectively with students
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive working atmosphere
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to concentrate
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and
  community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation,
  gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic
  status or disability

Technology Requirements

• Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills
• E-mail management skills

Supervision of Others: N/A

Job Duties:

1. In collaboration with the ELL teacher, works with ELL students individually or in a group as
   needed.
2. Assists teachers, nurses, clerical staff, counselors and administrators in contacting parents as
   needed.
3. Assists with the enrollment of new students.
4. Assists with lunch and bus duty as needed.
5. Attends conferences and assists as needed.
6. Translates information from staff that is being sent home and makes phone calls as needed.
7. Makes home visits with staff or individually as needed.
8. Assists with the completion of National Certificate of Eligibility for Migrant Education status
   and subsequent funding at the district level.
9. Maintains records as required by law, district policy and administrative requirements.
10. Completes other duties as assigned.

Additional requirements: Successful completion of post-offer drug screening and physical as well as background check.

Additional Physical Requirements:

• Ability to hear and speak
• May work irregular hours and days

Native Language Interpreter - Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5981375

Application Deadline: Nov 16, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 03, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Student Services > Translator

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Simona Boroianu , ELL Coordinator
• EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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Job Description

Job Summary: This position is responsible for working with students under the direction of
teaching staff to contribute to the overall program quality of the assigned classroom or service,enhancing learning for all.

Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Hiring Specifications:
Education

• High school diploma or equivalency

Experience

• Two (2) years experience providing translation services in an educational setting, preferred

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to read and write in the native language
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English
• Ability to perform accurate oral and written translations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to interact and collaborate with staff, students and families in a professional
  manner
• Familiarity with classroom environment
• Ability to develop rapport and interact effectively with students
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive working atmosphere
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to concentrate
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and
  community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation,
  gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic
  status or disability

Technology Requirements

• Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills
• E-mail management skills

Supervision of Others: N/A

Job Duties:

1. In collaboration with the ELL teacher, works with ELL students individually or in a group as
   needed.
2. Assists teachers, nurses, clerical staff, counselors and administrators in contacting parents as
   needed.
3. Assists with the enrollment of new students.
4. Assists with lunch and bus duty as needed.
5. Attends conferences and assists as needed.
6. Translates information from staff that is being sent home and makes phone calls as needed.
7. Makes home visits with staff or individually as needed.
8. Assists with the completion of National Certificate of Eligibility for Migrant Education status
   and subsequent funding at the district level.
9. Maintains records as required by law, district policy and administrative requirements.
10. Completes other duties as assigned.

Additional requirements: Successful completion of post-offer drug screening and physical as well as background check.

Additional Physical Requirements:

• Ability to hear and speak
• May work irregular hours and days