Part-Time ESL Interpreter (Burmese/Karen)

Akron Public Schools; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Akron Public Schools is seeking an Interpreter – Non Certified for ESL programs, specifically Burmese/Karen. This part‑time position works up to 24 hours per week with an unpaid lunch, reporting to the building principal and serving as a language liaison for families and staff.

The interpreter provides oral interpretations and written translations to ensure parents understand their child’s education, attends after‑school or evening programs as needed, and travels between school sites as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; orally fluent in both the targeted language and English; fluent in written targeted language and English and able to type in both languages; valid Ohio driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide written, typed, and oral translations in the targeted language.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, principals and students to ensure parents have information in a language they can understand.
• Provide accurate translations orally and in written form.
• Adjust day hours to attend evening and after‑school meetings as needed.
• Serve as language liaison between staff and families.
• Drive between school buildings and district buildings to provide translations as needed.

Skills

English fluent

Burmese

Karen

Typing (bilingual)

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Akron Public Schools is seeking an Interpreter – Non Certified for ESL programs, specifically Burmese/Karen. This part‑time position works up to 24 hours per week with an unpaid lunch, reporting to the building principal and serving as a language liaison for families and staff.

The interpreter provides oral interpretations and written translations to ensure parents understand their child’s education, attends after‑school or evening programs as needed, and travels between school sites as required.