Temp - Interpreter (Foreign Languages)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking interpreters to facilitate cross-cultural communication. This temporary pool intends to contact eligible candidates as assignments arise at schools.

Interpreters will provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, sight translation, and outreach as needed. A high school diploma is required, and applicants must hold or be eligible for a Maryland driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• No prior experience required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English and another language.

Responsibilities

• Provides consecutive interpretation services at one-on-one or small group meetings.
• Provides simultaneous interpretation services at larger meetings or when requested.
• Sight translates documents upon request during meetings.
• Maintains interpreter ethics at all times.
• Researches relevant issues and technical terms as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Skills

Customer service

Listening skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Video Conferencing

Web Conferencing

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

Temp: Interpreter

This position is posted to create a pool of candidates. Eligible Candidates will be contacted as positions become available at this school.

Job Summary

Responsible for facilitating cross-cultural communication through the process of converting one language into a different language to ensure meaningful and accurate communication between two parties who do not speak the same language.

Additional Work Days/Hours

Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Evenings/Nights
• Summer hours
• Weekends

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides consecutive interpretation services at one-on-one or small group meetings.
• Provides simultaneous interpretation service at larger meetings or when requested at small group meetings.
• Sight translates documents upon request during meetings.
• Maintains interpreter ethics at all times.
• Researches relevant issues and technical terms as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

Experience

• None

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of school system terminology.
• Outstanding customer service.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written language skills for both English and another language.
• Ability to accurately interpret conversation and presentation.
• Knowledge of advanced grammar and usage in both languages.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communication styles, levels of skill and experience to support their child’s education experience.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to response to the needs of diverse learners.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Language Requirements

• Bilingual/Biliterate professional English as well as various languages native or near native required.

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Successful completion of AACPS Interpreter Training Part 1: Basic Interpreter Skills and Ethics Part 2 (for work in special education) Interpreting in Special Education Settings issued by AACPS required.
• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Driving: under 1/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
• In the community (homes, businesses, etc.): under 1/3 of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Weight & Force

• Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time

Travel Requirements

• 10% day travel within the county to different schools.

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 7/1/2026 Established Date: 6/1/2013 Title Code: D33816 Title: INTERPRETER: TEMPORARY Alternate Title: Interpreter Temporary Reports to Generic: Senior Manager Reports to Specific: MANAGER SENIOR: INTERNATIONAL FAMILY ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH

ORGANIZATION

Division: Communications Business Unit: School & Family Partnerships Department: Negotiated Agreement: N/A

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: 0 Days Worked: 191 FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Grade: Temp Essential Job: Months Worked: Hours Worked: Job Family: Educational Support Services Sub-Function: Interpreters/Translators