What are the responsibilities and job description for the Translator, Spanish Interpreter (185 Days) GRANT FUNDED position at Dallas Independent School District?
- Act as Interpreter between students, parents, and school staff from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English and Spanish
- Interpret with no additions or omissions.
- Handle three-way Hotline interpretations between school staff and parents.
- Completion of daily phone activity logs
- Must be available to work evening, Saturday, and on short notice for meetings.
- Render clear and exact translations of written materials following guidelines.
- All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate.
- Pursue continued development of skills and knowledge.
- Be an actively contributing team member and support the District mission.
- Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university preferred; Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. Equivalency), plus 60-college hour.
- Two years of experience as a translator/interpreter required in an academic or hospital environment preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in English and Spanish, oral and written.
- Demonstrate strong written and oral language skills in Spanish and English, including proofreading with keen attention to detail.
- Experience with the use of Google docs, Word, PDFs.
- If working remotely from home, have an adequate work environment to process calls
- Strong organization, time management, prioritization, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to learn the use of FM transmitters/receivers (interpretation equipment)
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently.
- Exemplary attendance
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Translation Services
Job
Language
Schedule
Full-time
Minimum Salary
37,414.00
Median Salary
45621.00
Job Posting
Jul 16, 2026