Native Language Interpreter - Elementary

Waterloo Community School District; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterloo Community School District seeks a Native Language Interpreter to support elementary students with translation services and bilingual communication. The role collaborates with ELL staff, assists families, and helps with enrollment, attendance, and documentation needs.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of translation experience preferred. The position is onsite in Waterloo, IA and reports to Educational Services. Email or call for more details.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Read and write in native language

Read, write and speak fluent English

Translate orally and in writing

Maintain confidentiality

Professional interaction with staff,学生

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email management

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

Waterloo Community School District LOWELL - Waterloo, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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

Student Services > Translator

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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