Part-Time Bilingual School Interpreter & Parent Liaison

Young World Physical Education; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Catawba County Schools' Sweetwater Early Childhood Education Center in Hickory, North Carolina is seeking a Spanish Bilingual Specialist for a part-time role. The position supports translation/interpretation for students and parents who speak Spanish and reports to the ESL Director.

This temporary posting runs through June 4, 2027, with duties including translating written materials, facilitating communication, enrolling new students, and connecting families with community resources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree or translation training preferred.
• ATA certification or equivalent translation experience favored.
• Ability to translate/interprete for students and families in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Translate written materials between Spanish and English as identified by supervisors.
• Interpret for meetings with teachers, parents, and staff.
• Coordinate meetings and relay information between schools and families.
• Register/enroll new students and assist with Form completion.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Interpreting

Communication

Keyboarding

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

ATA certification

Professional Translating training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Spreadsheets

Job description

Catawba County Schools' Sweetwater Early Childhood Education Center in Hickory, North Carolina is seeking a Spanish Bilingual Specialist for a part-time role. The position supports translation/interpretation for students and parents who speak Spanish and reports to the ESL Director.

This temporary posting runs through June 4, 2027, with duties including translating written materials, facilitating communication, enrolling new students, and connecting families with community resources.