Portuguese Translator/Interpreter

Marlborough-Public-Schools; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlborough Public Schools in Marlborough, MA seeks a Portuguese Translator/Interpreter for the 2026-2027 school year. The role translates school communications and supports parent outreach, maintaining a translations database.

Requirements include fluency in English and Portuguese, a valid driver’s license, and strong interpersonal skills. The job entails evenings at events and collaboration with the Registration Center and Translation Services Manager.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English and Portuguese.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable car.
• Strong interpersonal skills for public interaction.
• Ability to work well in a team and stay organized.
• Proficient with Excel and MS Office, including Outlook; Aspen a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate written and oral school documents, including family communications, teacher/parent communications, IEPs, district-wide messages.
• Maintain electronic database of translations and support parent outreach.
• Work a minimum of 10 evening events per fiscal year; assist Registration Center as needed.
• Flexible schedule to include evening parent open houses and conferences.

Skills

English proficiency

Portuguese proficiency

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Aspen

Job description

Portuguese Translator/Interpreter

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Job Details

Job ID: 5962288

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title of Position:

PortugueseTranslator/Interpreter

Work Year:

2026-2027 School Year

Location:

Marlborough Public Schools District

Compensation:

$46,575.00 per year

Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority:

Directly responsible to the Registration Center and Translation Services Managerand through him/her to the Superintendent of Schools

Statement of Duties:

• Responsible for written and oral translation of school documents, including, but not limited to,
  • School communication to families
  • Teacher/parent communication
  • Individual Education Plans
  • District-wide school messenger
  • Aiding administration in parent outreach
• Ensures all "school to home" communications are translated appropriately.
• Maintains electronic data base of all translations
• Work a minimum of 10 evening events per fiscal year
• Aids in translation for parents registering in the Parent Outreach Center
• Supports the Administrative Assistant in the Registration and Parent Outreach Center
• Flexible schedule to include evening parent open houses and conferences
• Assumes other duties as may be assigned by the Building Administrators

Qualifications:

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Portuguese
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable car to travel between schools during the work day
• Strong interpersonal skills as he or she deals directly with the public on a daily basis
• Must be able to work well as part of a team
• Must be self-motivated, flexible, very well organized
• Must be detailed oriented, with analytical and problem solving skills, along with customer service abilities and other related characteristics
• Be familiar with computers and computer software programs particularly Excel and Microsoft Office including Microsoft Outlook. Ability with data base programs such as Aspen are a plus. Be familiar with using the Internet.
• Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the Registration Center and Translation Services Manager, Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools/ Assistant Superintendents may find appropriate and acceptable.

A Equal Opportunity Employer

It is a policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in its education programs, services, activities or employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $46,575 to $46,575 Per Year

Job Categories:

Student Services > Translator

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Daisy Reis , Registration Center and Translator Services Manager
• Whitcomb Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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