Mandarin Interpreter- School
About The Position
Provide in-person Mandarin interpretation services for students and families during school meetings in Conroe, Texas, for the 2026/2027 school year. This PRN on-call role requires strong real-time interpreting skills and collaboration with teachers, staff, and related service providers to support students and families during meetings and conferences. Support may also be needed during assessments and other school activities. Interpreters must maintain confidentiality and follow professional interpreting standards, including FERPA confidentiality protocols; a signed FERPA acknowledgment must be on file before placement. Point Quest Group provides special education services in partnership with more than 350 school districts. Its services include in-district support, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Requirements
- Professional fluency in English and Mandarin.
- Experience providing interpretation in professional, educational, healthcare, or community settings.
- Ability to pass a Simulated Interpretation Exercise.
- Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to interpret accurately in real time.
- Ability to pass background screening appropriate for school-aged populations.
- Complete educational-context training, including FERPA confidentiality protocol, and have a signed FERPA acknowledgment on file before placement.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual education degree or linguistics background.
- National interpreter certification or completion of a recognized interpreter training program; ATA membership or certification; CCHI or CoreCHI certification; or NBCMI certification.
- Experience working in school-based or educational settings.
- Familiarity with IEP environments and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong communication, organization, and adaptability.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with teachers, SPED staff, and related service providers to support student success and IEP goals.
- Support communication during meetings, assessments, and other school activities as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional standards of interpreting.
Benefits
- Supportive, collaborative school-based environment.
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