Portuguese Translator/Interpreter

Young World Physical Education; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlborough Public Schools District seeks a Portuguese Translator/Interpreter for the 2026-2027 school year in Marlborough, MA. Salary is $46,575 per year.

The role requires translating documents and communications between English and Portuguese, with evening events and strong collaboration with the Registration Center and Translation Services Manager. Candidates must be Tier 2 or 3 interpreters for education, have a valid driver’s license, and excel in organization and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Portuguese.
• Qualified Tier 2 or Tier 3 Interpreter in the Education Setting.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable car to travel between schools.

Responsibilities

• Translate school documents and communications (family, teacher, IEPs, district messages).
• Ensure all school-to-home communications are translated accurately.
• Maintain electronic database of translations.
• Work a minimum of 10 evening events per fiscal year.
• Assist in parent outreach and registrations.
• Support Registration Center and Translation Services Manager.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administrators.

Skills

Bilingual English-Portuguese

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

Tier 2 or Tier 3 Interpreter (Education)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Aspen

Job description

Portuguese Translator/Interpreter

Marlborough Public Schools District Wide - Marlborough, Massachusetts

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $46,575.00 per year

Location: Marlborough Public Schools District

Work Year: 2026-2027 School Year

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 Manager and 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.
• Qualified Tier 2 or Tier 3 Interpreter in the Education Setting Required.
• 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 database 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.

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]