Our educational interpreters are a specialized professional who provides interpretation services in educational settings to facilitate communication between Arabic or Limited English Proficiency students and their teachers, peers, and other educational personnel. Our primary role is to ensure that deaf, hard of hearing, or Limited English Proficiency students have full access to educational instruction and activities.
Key responsibilities of our educational interpreter include:
- Interpreting: Providing clear and accurate interpretation of spoken language into Arabic or vice versa during classroom instruction, discussions, parent meetings, lectures, and other educational activities.
- Language Proficiency: Being fluent in both the source language (spoken language used in the classroom) and the target language (Arabic), ensuring effective communication between both parties.
- Subject-Matter Knowledge: Understanding the subject matter being taught to accurately convey complex concepts, instructions, questions, and responses.
- Cultural Competence: Understanding Arabic culture and community norms to facilitate effective communication and interaction between Arabic students and their peers and teachers.
- Ethical Standards: Adhering to a code of ethics that includes principles of confidentiality, impartiality, and professionalism in our role as interpreters within educational settings.
- Collaboration: Working closely with teachers, educational staff, and administrators to support the educational needs of Arabic students, including attending meetings and providing input on accommodations and accessibility.
- Advocacy: Advocating for the educational rights and needs of Arabic students to ensure equal access to educational opportunities and resources.
Our educational interpreters play a crucial role in inclusive education by bridging communication gaps between Arabic students and their educators. Their expertise helps to create an accessible learning environment where all students can fully participate and succeed academically and socially.