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Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Whether you're working in a classroom, driving a school bus, preparing lunches, or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions, our goal is to create socially, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day!

Position Information:
This position provides interpretation services to students, parents, and/or staff for whom English is not their primary language. Interpreting service opportunities usually consist of attending (but are not limited to): conferences, meetings related to student's education, parent/teacher discussions, IEP and other special education meetings, and community events.
This position translates written documents/statements from one language to another language and proof reads documents/statements.
Your application will be placed into an applicant pool for Language Access Intrepreters/Translators. When filling positions, the Hiring Administrator may hire directly from this Pool.
 

Language Access Interpreter (On-Call)

Shift Details: Varies (guest position, hours vary week to week)
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Hourly Rate: $33.00 (2025-2026 Classified Substitutes & Hourly Employees Salary Schedule Language Access Interpreter Pay Rate)
Position Type: Language Access Translator/Language Access Interpreter

Language Access Translator (On-Call)

Shift Details: Varies (guest position, hours vary week to week)
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Hourly Rate: $26.25 (2025-2026 Classified Substitutes & Hourly Employees Salary Schedule Language Access Translator Pay Rate)
Position Type: Language Access Translator/Language Access Interpreter

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Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) **
• Bilingual in English and at least one other language

** International diplomas or degrees completed outside of the USA must be evaluated by an international credentials evaluation agency
Licenses/Special Requirements:
 

• Must have a valid Washington State Driver's License/ID
• Must have a reliable method of transportation
• Must pass the proficiency test upon hire (national/state certification OR a valid Washington State Teacher Certificate with an endorsement in a non-English language may substitute for the proficiency test)
• Completion of required training upon hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience providing translation/interpretation support.
• Experience working with students/families in an educational setting. 

Benefits:
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) provides access to health care services and retirement packages. Our benefits are provided to eligible positions through SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board). Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year. Eligibility for retirement at the time of hire is determined by employees who work at least 3.50 hours per day in a continuing position.
Edmonds School District offers a competitive total rewards package to most employees, which includes benefits and compensation:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSAs/FSAs
• Life & AD+D Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plans (DRS)
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• 403(b) Plans

* For more information about insurance benefits, please visit the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) webpage.
How to Apply:
Complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on Applitrack.com. Please make sure to select the desired job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process. Due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.
A Complete Application Includes:
Cover Letter, Resume, 2 Letters of Recommendation and 2 Confidential Reference Surveys (forms will be automatically emailed to your references). Only complete applications will be screened.
Edmonds School District does not discriminate in any program or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Title IX Coordinator:  Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7020, baumgartnerr@edmonds.wednet.edu
• Section 504 Coordinator:  Jon Bell, Executive Director of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7047, bellj802@edmonds.wednet.edu
• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator:  Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, baumgartnerr@edmonds.wednet.edu