Location: West Suffolk County, New York
Job Type: Part-time, as needed
Starting Pay: $35.00 per hour
NTC Language Services is seeking reliable and professional English/Spanish Educational Interpreters for part-time, as-needed employment. A specific number of assignments or weekly hours is not guaranteed.
Interpreters will provide in-person interpretation services in Western Suffolk County, New York.
Educational Interpreters facilitate clear, accurate, and culturally responsive communication among students, families, educators, administrators, and other school professionals.
This position requires candidates who are available to travel to and attend assignments in person. We are specifically recruiting in-person candidates for Western Suffolk County, NY. This is not a remote-only position.
Assignments are offered as needed based on language, location, qualifications, experience, and availability.
If you are committed to promoting understanding, supporting educational access, and empowering students and families through effective communication, we encourage you to apply through this posting.
As an In-Person Educational Interpreter, you may provide interpretation for:
Parent-teacher conferences
Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings
Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meetings
Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings
Student evaluations and intake meetings
Student registration and enrollment appointments
School orientations and workshops
Family engagement events
Guidance and counseling meetings
Disciplinary and administrative meetings
Testing and other school-based assignments
Educational Interpreters are expected to:
Interpret accurately and completely between English and Spanish.
Preserve the meaning, tone, and intent of all communication.
Remain neutral and avoid adding, omitting, or changing information.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students, families, and school matters.
Arrive on time and remain for the full duration of each accepted assignment.
Communicate professionally with NTC Language Services, families, and school personnel.
Follow all applicable NTC Language Services, school, and district policies.
Dress in appropriate business-casual attire unless otherwise instructed.
Applicants must:
Be able to read, write, and speak proficiently in both English and Spanish.
Interpret spoken communication accurately and completely between both languages.
Understand written information and communicate it accurately when required.
Demonstrate strong listening, comprehension, and communication skills.
Be comfortable learning and using educational and special education terminology.
Applicants must:
Be available to attend scheduled assignments in person in Western Suffolk County, New York.
Have reliable transportation or another dependable means of traveling to assignment locations.
Be able to arrive punctually at schools and other educational facilities.
Be willing to travel within the designated service area.
Provide accurate and current availability.
Understand that remote-only availability will not meet the requirements of this position.
Successful candidates must:
Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and professionalism.
Maintain neutrality and confidentiality.
Demonstrate cultural awareness, sensitivity, and sound judgment.
Communicate promptly regarding assignment offers, scheduling, and attendance.
Work professionally with students, families, educators, administrators, and other school professionals.
Previous interpreting experience is preferred but not required. Experience in education, special education, human services, healthcare, legal services, or community interpreting is especially valuable.
Relevant interpreter training, certifications, and knowledge of educational or special education terminology are preferred.
A starting rate of $35.00 per hour
Flexible, as-needed scheduling
The ability to indicate your availability for assignments
Opportunities to work in diverse educational settings
Valuable experience supporting students, families, and school communities
Opportunities for professional growth in educational interpretation
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