Turkish Interpreter- School
About The Position
Provide Turkish interpretation services for students and families during school meetings, conferences, assessments, and other school activities as needed. The position involves real-time interpreting and collaboration with teachers, staff, special education (SPED) staff, and related service providers to support students and families. The role is in person in Conroe, Texas, during the 2026/2027 school year, and is listed as PRN on-call. Interpreters must maintain confidentiality and follow professional interpreting standards, complete educational context training that includes FERPA confidentiality protocol, and have a signed FERPA acknowledgment on file before placement. Point Quest Group provides special education services in partnership with school districts, including in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing. The organization 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 Turkish.
- 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, including 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.
- Provide interpretation for students and families during school meetings and conferences.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional standards of interpreting.
Benefits
- Supportive, collaborative school-based environment
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