On-Call Spanish Interpreter/Translator for Schools

District Wide; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 3,031,000 - 3,857,000; Part time

Job summary

Moses Lake School District 161 District Wide is seeking a Substitute Spanish Interpreter/Translator to support communication between Spanish‑speaking students, parents, and staff. This on‑call role requires stepping in when regular interpreters are unavailable.

The position emphasizes accurate real‑time interpretation, written translation of letters and forms, and engagement with the school community while upholding confidentiality and professionalism. Immediate start date and part‑time schedule.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Spanish and English with strong oral and written skills.
• Must pass Spanish Language assessment at Level 10 or higher.
• Experience as interpreter/translator, preferably in an educational setting.
• Familiarity with education terminology in both Spanish and English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity, able to work with diverse populations.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Discretion when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation during meetings, parent‑teacher conferences, classroom activities, and school events.
• Facilitate real‑time interpretation between Spanish‑speaking parents/public and English‑speaking staff.
• Translate written materials from English to Spanish and vice versa.
• Maintain consistent terminology and language style across translations.
• Act as a cultural liaison during parent and community engagements.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpretation experience

Translation experience

Education setting experience

Job description

Moses Lake School District 161 District Wide is seeking a Substitute Spanish Interpreter/Translator to support communication between Spanish‑speaking students, parents, and staff. This on‑call role requires stepping in when regular interpreters are unavailable.

The position emphasizes accurate real‑time interpretation, written translation of letters and forms, and engagement with the school community while upholding confidentiality and professionalism. Immediate start date and part‑time schedule.