Pashto Interpreter/Translator

Nashua School District; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Nashua School District is seeking a Pashto Interpreter/Translator for the 2025-2026 school year. This district-wide role supports students and families by facilitating communication between Pashto-speaking communities and school staff, with duties including interpretation and written translation.

Starting ASAP for 180 days at $25 per hour. Applicants should have an Associate's degree and be fluent in Pashto, with training in interpreter programs or enrollment in recognized courses.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required and fluency in Pashto.
• Completion or enrollment in interpreter training courses or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication among students and parents who speak a language other than English.
• Provide interpreting and additional support services; proficiency in written translation.

Skills

Pashto fluency

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Position

Pashto Interpreter/Translator

Location

District Wide

Work Year

2025-2026 School Year - 180 days

Starting

ASAP

Salary

$25 per hour

Qualifications

Applicants should hold an Associate's degree and be fluent in Pashto. Completed or currently enrolled in one of the interpreter training courses below or equivalent:

• Southern NH Area Health Education Center
• Language Bank Training
• Massachusetts Medical Interpreter Training
• Northshore Community College
• UNH Medical Interpreter (Spanish/English)
• Nashua Community College Medical Interpreter Training (Spanish/English)

Summary Responsibilities

The educational interpreter/translator is primarily responsible for facilitating communication among students and parents who speak a language other than English. The educational interpreter provides interpreting and additional support services to students and parents who need assistance with the English language. The applicant will be proficient in written translation.

Application Procedure

Interested Applicants should apply online at www.nashua.edu.

This notice should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position or that this is the exclusive list of job functions associated with this position.

The Nashua Board of Education reaffirms its position of compliance with applicable State and Federal laws of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information and age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in the services, programs and activities of the Nashua School District.