Swahili Community Interpreter facilitating communication for multilingual students, families, and staff. Involves onsite and remote interpretation for educational clients in Portland and Vancouver area.
Responsibilities
Provide accurate and culturally appropriate Swahili interpretation during IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, academic assessments, school events, and other events
Deliver services both in-person and via secure video platforms
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics
Collaborate with educators, specialists, and administrators to ensure meaningful access for Swahili speaking families
Use tools such as LinguistLink for scheduling and feedback, and contribute to glossary development for school-specific terminology
Troubleshoot basic technical issues during video sessions
Requirements
Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience
Verified third-party Swahili language proficiency
Native-level fluency in Swahili
Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms
Ability to work in a secure, quiet environment for remote interpretation
Completion of a 60-hour interpreter training program (preferred)
Certification from CCHI, NBCMI, RID, NAJIT, or Oregon State Court Interpretation (preferred)
Experience in K-12 educational settings, especially with IEPs and special education services (preferred)
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