Trilingual District Translator #5583 (Multilingual Services)

Job Description / Essential Elements

TRILINGUAL DISTRICT TRANSLATOR

(ENGLISH-SPANISH-MIXTEC AND OTHER INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES)

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of complex and responsible oral and written translations; assist supervisor with follow up on administrative or clerical detail; monitor bilingual/trilingual program expenditures.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Perform a variety of complex oral and written translations in English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languages including materials of a privileged or sensitive natureE; read and translate written materials including District forms and expulsion notification requiring specific vocabularyE; compile reports and summaries in Spanish, English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languagesE; perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, proofreading, filing and the recording of data in English, Spanish, Mixtec and other Indigenous LanguagesE; assist supervisor by following up on administrative or clerical detail including contact with members of the educational communityE; maintain a variety of alphabetical, numerical and subject matter files and recordsE; prepare and process requisitionsE; perform various secretarial duties, including answering the telephone and greeting visitorsE; respond to inquiries from office visitors or telephone contacts regarding the Bilingual/Trilingual ProgramsE; receive, sort, and distribute mailE; prepare input data for a computerized record management storage and retrieval system, and utilize output reports in the operational functions of the assigned officeE; attend District, School, Parent and Community related meetings and serve as translator/interpreter of conversations in English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languages as requiredE; assist with coordinating workshops, classes and seminars as requestedE; compose and type routine correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes, agendas, reports and other related materials independently or from general instructionsE; maintain and monitor Bilingual/Trilingual budget and expendituresE; assist with budget planning as directedE; operate a variety of standard office equipment including computer, calculator, copier and transcription equipmentE; perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Standard office practices, procedures, and equipment; Alphabetical and numerical filing systems;

Correct oral and written usage of English and Spanish; Oral and written communication skills;

Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities;

Culture of the Spanish speaking community in the Santa Maria area.

Ability to:

Read, write, translate and interpret English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languages;

Type 50 words per minute;

Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, duplicating and maintaining routine records;

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languages;

Understand and follow oral and written instructions;

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; Compile and verify data and reports;

Operate office machines including a computer and applicable software to enter data, maintain records and generate reports;

Meet schedules and deadlines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from High School supplemented by training or experience in written translation and/or oral interpretation in English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languages; and one-year experience performing varied general office or clerical functions.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated exceptional ability to translate written material from English to Spanish and Spanish to English; Possession of a valid California Driver's license;

Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment:

Office and School environment;

Evening or variable hours;

Driving a vehicle to conduct work;

Attend training and conferences locally and outside the district and state;

Make home visits as required.

Physical Abilities:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and translation equipment;

Standing for extended periods of time;

Kneeling or crouching, reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally and bending at the waist to store and retrieve files;

Hearing and speaking to exchange information;

Seeing to read various materials;

Must be able to lift and/or move light to moderately heavy objects up to 25 pounds.

Approved: 06/21/17

Requirements / Qualifications

Incomplete Applications won't be moved forward.
Requirement should be submitted before closing

• DMV Printout (Issued within the last 60 days)
• Proof of HS Graduation (minimum requirement. Acceptable documents include copy f diploma, GED certificate, Adult Ed, Official Transcripts, etc.)

Comments and Other Information

TITLE IX – EQUAL EDUCATION / EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES


The Santa Maria-Bonita School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Office/ Title 9 Compliance Officer:

Mark Palmerston
Director of Pupil Personnel Services
708 S. Miller
Santa Maria, CA 93454
805-361-8141

El Distrito Escolar de Santa María-Bonita prohíbe la discriminación, intimidación, hostigamiento (incluido el hostigamiento sexual) o acoso en base a la edad, ascendencia, color, discapacidad, origen étnico, género, expresión de género, identidad de género, información genética, estado de inmigración, estado civil, información médica, origen nacional, estado parental, estado de embarazo, raza, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, real o percibido de una persona, o asociación con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas. Si tiene preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con la Oficina de Equidad / Oficial de Cumplimiento del Título 9:

Mark Palmerston
Director de Servicios Estudiantiles
708 S. Miller
Santa María, CA 93454
805-361-8141