Sinhala Interpreter- School
About The Position
Provide in-person Sinhala interpretation services for students and families during school meetings, conferences, assessments, and other school activities as needed. The interpreter collaborates with teachers, special education staff, and related service providers to support student success and IEP goals, using accurate real-time interpreting skills. The role requires maintaining confidentiality and following professional interpreting standards. Educational context training includes FERPA confidentiality protocols, and a signed FERPA acknowledgment must be on file before placement. This is a PRN on-call position in Conroe, Texas, for the 2026/2027 school year. Point Quest Group describes its school-based environment as supportive and collaborative and says it is operated by practitioners and therapists who prioritize meaningful support.
Requirements
- Professional fluency in English and Sinhala.
- Experience providing interpretation in professional, educational, healthcare, or community settings.
- Ability to pass a simulated interpretation exercise.
- Strong verbal communication skills and ability to interpret accurately in real time.
- Ability to pass background screening appropriate for school-aged populations.
- Complete educational context training covering FERPA confidentiality protocol and have a signed FERPA acknowledgment on file before placement.
Nice To Haves
- A 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, special education 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 interpreting standards.
Benefits
- Supportive, collaborative school-based environment.
- Work with an organization founded and operated by practitioners and therapists who understand the work and prioritize meaningful support.
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