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

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is hiring a bilingual translator/interpreter to translate between English and Arabic. The role focuses on accurate verbal and written translation to support classrooms and district communications.

Work is on-call, part-time (0.5 FTE) with two positions available. Location: Language Acquisition, 1010 E 10th Street, Tucson. The district emphasizes reliability and professional interpretation to ensure clear communication with students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Translate English to Arabic and Arabic to English as required.

Skills

English-Arabic translation

Bilingual communication

Reading comprehension

Job description

Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031.

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 Licenserequiredwithin 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 compliancegreater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insuranceas described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

COMMENTS

Effective:2026-2027SCHOOL 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.