Translator / Interpreter

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Position Type:
Support Staff

Date Posted:
9/2/2025

Location:
Multiple Locations Available

District:
Ann Arbor Public Schools

POSITION TITLE: Translator / Interpreter

POSITION LOCATION: Multiple Locations Available

SALARY: Hourly $16.50

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: EL Director and Building Principal Description:
The focus of this role is to establish effective communication between home and school through written or oral communication. A translator/interpreter specializes in converting written or spoken material from one language to another while maintaining the original meaning, format, and tone. The district aims to create a cohort of translators and interpreters to support our efforts to provide language support for our English Learner (EL) families.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Ability to speak at least one language other than English
Most frequent languages needed: Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese, Pashto/Dari, Ukrainian, Russian.
All languages welcome to apply!
Ability to support bilingual families with an understanding all school functions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide accurate translations of texts. Reach out to families to provide school information and/or updates in a language familiar to the family
To promote student advocacy by supporting families’ rights to engage meaningfully with educators about their children’s academic language development and its relationship to academic achievement in a language they understand.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and parents. Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Work with diverse ethnic and socio-economic groups. Work with a minimum amount of supervision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Must apply online at A2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings