In-Person Educational Interpreter – Sinhalese, W. Suffolk County, NY

NTC Language Services•Commack, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

NTC Language Services is seeking reliable and professional English/Sinhalese Educational Interpreters for part-time, as-needed assignments in Western Suffolk County, New York. Interpreters provide in-person interpretation to support clear, accurate, and culturally responsive communication among students, families, educators, administrators, and other school professionals. Assignments are offered as needed based on language, location, qualifications, experience, and availability; a specific number of assignments or weekly hours is not guaranteed. Remote-only availability does not meet the position requirements. The starting rate is $40.00 per hour. Assignments may take place in educational settings and include parent-teacher conferences; CSE, CPSE, and IEP meetings; student evaluations and intake meetings; 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. Interpreters must interpret accurately and completely between English and Sinhalese, preserve the meaning, tone, and intent of communication, remain neutral, and maintain strict confidentiality. They are expected to attend accepted assignments punctually and for their full duration, communicate professionally with NTC Language Services and school communities, follow applicable policies, and wear appropriate business-casual attire unless instructed otherwise. Applicants must be able to travel to assignments in person within the designated service area using reliable transportation or another dependable means.

Requirements

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking both English and Sinhalese.
Ability to interpret spoken communication accurately and completely between English and Sinhalese.
Ability to understand written information and communicate it accurately when required.
Strong listening, comprehension, and communication skills.
Comfort learning and using educational and special education terminology.
Availability to attend scheduled assignments in person in Western Suffolk County, New York.
Reliable transportation or another dependable means of traveling to assignment locations.
Ability to arrive punctually at schools and other educational facilities and willingness to travel within the designated service area.
Provide accurate and current availability; remote-only availability does not meet the position requirements.
Reliability, punctuality, professionalism, neutrality, confidentiality, cultural awareness, sensitivity, and sound judgment.
Prompt communication regarding assignment offers, scheduling, and attendance.
Ability to work professionally with students, families, educators, administrators, and other school professionals.

Nice To Haves

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 or certifications are preferred.
Knowledge of educational or special education terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret accurately and completely between English and Sinhalese while preserving meaning, tone, and intent.
Remain neutral and do not add, omit, or change information.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students, families, and school matters.
Attend accepted assignments punctually and remain for their full duration.
Communicate professionally with NTC Language Services, families, school personnel, and other school professionals.
Follow applicable NTC Language Services, school, and district policies.
Wear appropriate business-casual attire unless otherwise instructed.
Provide interpretation at educational assignments such as conferences, special education meetings, evaluations, enrollment appointments, school events, counseling, administrative meetings, testing, and other school-based activities.