Translator / Interpreter - ARABIC - ON-CALL POSITION (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District seeks an interpreter/translator to translate between English and Arabic. The role supports Language Acquisition at 1010 E 10th Street and is on-call for 0.5 FTE.

Candidates must have at least three years of interpreter/translator experience, demonstrate competency in interpreting and translating, and have verbal and written communication skills in English with the ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Qualifications

• At least three years experience in an Interpreter/Translator capacity.
• Must demonstrate expertise and competency in interpreting and translating.
• Verbal and written communication in English; reading/comprehending instructions.

Responsibilities

• Translate between English and Arabic as needed for assignments.
• Provide accurate and timely interpretation for verbal communications.

Skills

Arabic/English translation

Interpreting experience

Bilingual in English/Arabic

Job description

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Summary

Translates verbal or written communications from English to Arabic or from Arabic language to English.

Minimum Requirements

• Three years experience in an Interpreter/Translator capacity.
• Must be able to demonstrate expertise and competency in interpreting and translating.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

The Bilingual Proficiency exam must be taken and passed on or before the deadline of the posting.

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire) MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
• Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Language Acquisition - 1010 E 10th Street

Classification: Supervisory/Professional

FTE: .5 hours per day - ON CALL - 2 positions available

Work Calendar: 12 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.