School Interpreter & Translator (On-Call)

Frederick County Public Schools; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick County Public Schools seeks skilled, dependable contract interpreters to provide translation and interpretation services for students, families, and staff in Winchester, Virginia. This on-call role supports equitable access to school-based communication across languages including Mandarin, Vietnamese, Arabic, Dari, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, and Urdu.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and fluency in English plus another language demonstrated by an online assessment; prior

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Fluency in English and another language proven by an online assessment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow district protocol and respond to scheduling needs.
• Training or certification in interpretation (preferred, e.g., Bridging the Gap, CCHI).
• Prior experience in educational, medical, or legal interpretation (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, professional, and confidential oral interpretation between school staff and families/students during parent-teacher conferences, enrollment/registration, family engagement events, and other school-related communications.
• Interpret in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner, maintaining the speaker's intent and tone.
• Clarify cultural nuances when appropriate and remain impartial during interpretation.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA, HIPAA, and school district policies.
• Arrive punctually and conduct oneself professionally in school settings.
• Document time worked and submit invoices in a timely manner.

Skills

Fluency in English and another زبان

Interpersonal and communication skills

Scheduling adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Frederick County Public Schools seeks skilled, dependable contract interpreters to provide translation and interpretation services for students, families, and staff in Winchester, Virginia. This on-call role supports equitable access to school-based communication across languages including Mandarin, Vietnamese, Arabic, Dari, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, and Urdu.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and fluency in English plus another language demonstrated by an online assessment; prior