What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freelance Educational Interpreters –Northern Virginia position at PGLS?
Serving the world
and the local Metro Washington DC area community, Piedmont Global Language
Solutions (PGLS) offers language services consisting of Interpretation,
translation, transcription, language instruction, cultural sensitivity
training, and localization. Our network of language professionals provides
expertise in more than 200 languages, including regional dialects.
PGLS
is looking for freelance Interpreters to provide language
interpretation services from EN<>All Languages. (Spanish, ASL, and Arabic interpreters
are strongly encouraged to apply).
These
are “1099” (Independent Contractor) positions with the interpretation to take
place on site (OS) in the Northern Virginia, Loudoun County areas.
Interpreter
Functions:
• Serve as an
Interpreter between a wide range of people with diverse voices, accents,
speaking tempos, and personalities.
• Provide parties
with exact interpretations of verbal communication without additions or
omissions.
• Provide interpretations
of questions, answers, statements, arguments, explanations, and other forms of
verbal communication.
• Render sight
translations of documents and other written materials as needed.
• Impart thought,
purpose, spirit, emotions, and tone of the speaker from a source language into
a target language, and vice-versa.
• Inform relevant
parties of any factors that may hinder your performance.
• Comply with
applicable ethics and standards
Requirements
We are looking
for speakers who are fluent in English and at least another language to serve
our education clients. You will interpret for school districts either on-site.
(OS), depending on your geographical location, or virtually via Zoom or other
platforms.
Together,
we elevate the quality and professionalism of our interpreters.
Below is a list
of the most common meetings you will encounter when interpreting for PGLS in
educational settings.
· Parent Informational Nights
· Student Study Teams
· School Board Meetings
· Parent-teacher Conferences
· Student Disciplinary Meetings
· Student Readmission Hearings
· Expulsion Hearings
· Student Attendance Review Board
· Individualized Education Plans
· Employee Related Issues
Interpreter MINIMUM qualifications:
• At least two
(2) years of interpreting experience, paid or as a volunteer
• Two (2)
relevant professional references that can vouch for the candidate’s work as an
interpreter OR one (1) relevant professional reference and one (1) relevant
professional letter of recommendation
• Proficiency in English and target language.
• Be able to abide by the Client’s specific and
State mandated regulations.
Desired but not
required:
· University degree in Interpretation
Only If available, interpreters may provide proof of the following:
· Test results from other organizations (testing centers, other LSPs, etc.).
How to
apply:
• Please fill out
our pre-screen questionnaire at this link and upload a fresh
copy of your resume for consideration. Please attach any Interpreting Certificates and Diplomas that you hold.
• For questions
or concerns, we can be reached at recruiting@pgls.com
