In Person English Learner Interpreting and Translation Services

The Vendor is required to provide city schools with in-person English learner, interpreting, and translation services.
- Services in-person only when employed staff are absent on a short or long-term basis or have staffing vacancies.
- Services include:
• WIDA screening and testing for el identification and placement per schools policy, state, and federal guidelines
• Direct el instruction for identified el students (grades k-12)
• Individual and group English language development (ELD) and content-class integrated (cci) support
• Development and implementation of a comprehensive, WIDA and sol standards aligned el program
• Knowledge of el sol program participation guidelines and the ability to implement approved sol accommodations
• Progress monitoring and language proficiency documentation
• Support for classroom teachers of ELs with el instructional strategies
• Implementation of appropriate and effective el modifications with training for el students and educators of ELs
• Parent/family engagement utilizing English language development strategies
• Participation in student support team meetings as requested
• Serve in building-level roles/capacities including but not limited recess, hall, bus, cafeteria, and other school-related duties
1. Spanish/English bilingual teachers with some interpreter and translation training are preferred but not required.
• Trained and certified interpreters and translators familiar with educational and community language services who are knowledgeable of department and schools policies and procedures
• Trained el instructional assistants to support el students in learning and el families with educational needs (completing paperwork, communicating with school staff, understanding the school system, etc.)
- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- An Optional Virtual Pre-proposal Date: July 16, 2025
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: July 21, 2025