Spanish Interpreter

Buncombe County Schools; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Schools is seeking a Spanish Interpreter to support the ESL/Title III Department in Asheville, North Carolina. The role involves interpreting written and verbal communications to ensure effective information flow for ESL students and their families.

The position is full-time, on-site, with no benefits provided. Hours are as-needed, and the interpreter may travel across Buncombe County. A High School Diploma is required, with bicultural Spanish-English ability preferred.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish and English; bicultural preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with immigrant families.
• Experience coordinating ESL services.
• Ability to work independently to provide interpretation services.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Own transportation with valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Work as needed, may include after-hours events.
• Schedule interpretation needs with Language Services Coordinator.
• Interpret for families at school enrollment and other appointments or events.
• Maintain mileage and activity logs.
• Travel in personal vehicle to various BCS locations to deliver services.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Language Services Coordinator.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Experience with immigrant families

Time management

Own transportation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spanish Interpreter

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Job Details

Job ID: 5981991
Application Deadline: Nov 18, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Nov 04, 2026 5:01 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Hours per day: As needed
Months of Employment:
Position Type: Continuing
Level of Benefits: None
Pay Range: $19.94
Minimum Degree Level: High School Diploma
Additional Position Comments:
Reports to: Language Services Coordinator

Job Summary: Interpreters are responsible for interpreting written and verbal communication to ensure ESL students and their families receive effective communication enabling them to thrive within the educational environment.

Education and Experience:

• Bilingual Spanishand English. Bicultural preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with immigrant families.
• Experience with coordinating educational services, including English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Comfortable working independently to deliver interpretative services throughout Buncombe County Schools.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Possess own transportation and hold a valid NCDL and auto insurance.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Ability to work as needed, may include some after-hours events.
• Work with BCS Language Services Coordinator to scheduleinterpretation needs.
• Interpret for families at school enrollment and other appointments or events.
• Maintain accurate and timely mileage and activity logs.
• Travel in personal vehicle to various BCS locations to deliver services.
• Complete other duties asassigned by the BCS Language Services Coordinator

Work Environment

• Work environments include office, schools, and other locations throughout the community at various hours.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Language: Spanish

Student Services > Translator

Contact Information

• Brian Propst , HR Director
• 175 Bingham Road
• Asheville, North Carolina 28806
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]