Interpreter/Translator

This website is AudioEye enabled and is being optimized for accessibility. To open the AudioEye Toolbar, press "shift + =". Some assistive technologies may require the use of a passthrough function before this keystroke. For more information, activate the button labeled "Explore your accessibility options". Openings as of 8/28/2026 Interpreter/Translator JobID: 7314 Date Posted: 8/25/2026 The Danbury Public Schools serve a diverse community of nearly 12,000 students,withover 45 spoken languages and a variety of ethnicities. The Danbury Public School Districtis looking for speakers fluent in Spanish, Portugese or other languages to serve as interpreters and translatorsduring meetings with parents, guardians, and other visitors and stakeholdersacross the District, and to provide accurate translations of written materials for distribution. Successful candidates shall demonstrate fluency, proficiency, and accuracyin translating between English and a second language orally and in writing. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and to maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times under a variety of circumstances. Available assignments forinterpreter/translatorswill be posted daily for successful candidates to select in keeping with personal schedules. Terms of Employment As needed, generally for assignments during the student day, in keeping with the District school year calendar. Evening assignments during conference weeks and summer school vacancies also available, as desired. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required , Associates Degree or college experience preferred; Demonstrated oral/written proficiency in English and a second language, Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred; Ability to verbally translate spoken material from English into a designated second language and/or from a designated second language into English; Effective communication skills; Commitment to highest levels of confidentiality, discretion and professionalism Job Functions Provide interpreting/translating services in a variety of settings that range fromsmallto large group settingsand alternative settingsincluding duringtelephone/conference calls; Prepare written translations of instructional and educational materials, correspondence, and forms from one language to another for both individual and district-wide distribution; Assist school staff with parent conferences, communicating with non-English- speaking parents, and making home visits as requested. Terms and Conditions of Employment Hourly rate of $20/hour. No additional benefits. All interpreter/translators report to the Coordinator of ELL and World Language/Director of the ESL Center or his designee. #J-18808-Ljbffr Danbury Public Schools