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

Sylvania; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District seeks an Interpreter/Translator to translate verbal and written communications from English to Dari or Dari to English. This on-site role is based in Tucson, AZ, with responsibilities that require accuracy and bilingual proficiency.

Minimum three years of interpretation/translation experience and demonstrated competency are required. Applicants must comply with district requirements for start dates and background checks.

Qualifications

• Three years experience in an Interpreter/Translator capacity.
• Must demonstrate expertise and competency in interpreting and translating.
• Fluent in English with ability to read/write proficiently in Dari.

Responsibilities

• Translate spoken and written material from English to Dari or Dari to English.
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of translated content.

Skills

Bilingual En-Dari

Interpretation

Translation

Job description

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SUMMARY

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

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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: 1.0, 8 hours per day

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.