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District Interpreter/Translator (Spanish) - SUBSTITUTE ONLY (REPOST) at Vista Unified School District

Application Deadline

11/14/2019 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
11/4/2019
Contact
William Meni
760-726-2170 92212
Number of Openings
Not Specified

Add'l Salary Info

$22.13 per hour.
Length of Work Year
As Needed Basis
Employment Type
Part Time
Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   
DISTRICT INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR DEFINITION Under general supervision, to perform interpreting of languages and translating of documents from one language to another; to review legal and medical documents from a specified language following common word meanings, sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation; to perform supportive tasks for administrative personnel; and to do other related work as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES •Aid District personnel by translating a variety of documents and materials; •Translate instructional material, bulletins, correspondence, reports, handbooks, and directives to members of the educational community, students and District staff. •Translate legal and medical documents from one language to another. •Assist administration, support and instructional personnel by interpretation and translation of the various aspects of individual educational plans. •Translate student records from foreign educational agencies to assist in the development of a student instructional program to meet specific graduation requirements. •Prepare and assist in the preparation of a variety of primary language instructional materials and learning aids. •Maintain a variety of records and files pertaining to materials translated from one language to another. •Assist parents in the development and distribution of language specific newsletters and school activity notices and information. •Assist in the requisition, distribution, and maintenance of an appropriate inventory of language specific textbooks and instructional materials. •Translate and administer general proficiency and language proficiency tests, and record the results. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Specified language common word meanings, sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation; Medical and legal translation and interpretation language standards; Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar; Second language appropriate to the assignment; Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems. Ability to: Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward limited and non-English speaking persons; Communicate effectively in oral and written form, and using an appropriate second language standard; Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Type or keyboard at a net corrected speed of 45 words per minute. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions. •Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. •This type of work involves sitting a portion of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods. •Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far visual acuity, depth perception, providing oral information, and possessing the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment and to handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be: Experience: Two years of paid experience performing interpreting and translating functions. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training or course work in interpretation and translation technology.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Do you have a Vision? We Do! Our Vision is to be "THE" Model of Educational Excellence. Do you want to be part of a team that inspires students to reach beyond the text book in innovative and technological ways? If you would like to work where a culture of Trust, Respect and Collaboration are a part of the daily work environment then you have found it! To learn more, please continue reading about this opportunity. The Substitute District Interpreter/Translator works with our staff and parents to communicate the needs of the students. The communication is in the form of both oral and written. All candidates need to be proficient both bilingual and biliterate in English/Spanish.

Substitute Position - Recruiting qualified individuals to assist our English Learner Center. Responsibilities include; translation of school related documents and interpretation during student/parent conferences. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may consist of an evaluation and scoring of application materials, written testing, oral interview and/or performance test to evaluate the applicant’s skill, training and experience. The EdJoin system will time-out after a 20 minute period of perceived inactivity. Your responses to the supplemental questions are limited to 5,000 characters. A completed on-line application is required of all applicants to be considered for this opening. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email because EdJoin will send you an email verifying that your application has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive an EdJoin email, check your spam/junk mailbox. In the event that you do not receive an email, you will need to apply again. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process since this is the only form of communication that you will receive.

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Resume

    Do you have a Vision? We Do! Our Vision is to be "THE" Model of Educational Excellence. Do you want to be part of a team that inspires students to reach beyond the text book in innovative and technological ways? If you would like to work where a culture of Trust, Respect and Collaboration are a part of the daily work environment then you have found it! To learn more, please continue reading about this opportunity. The Substitute District Interpreter/Translator works with our staff and parents to communicate the needs of the students. The communication is in the form of both oral and written. All candidates need to be proficient both bilingual and biliterate in English/Spanish.

    Substitute Position - Recruiting qualified individuals to assist our English Learner Center. Responsibilities include; translation of school related documents and interpretation during student/parent conferences. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may consist of an evaluation and scoring of application materials, written testing, oral interview and/or performance test to evaluate the applicant’s skill, training and experience. The EdJoin system will time-out after a 20 minute period of perceived inactivity. Your responses to the supplemental questions are limited to 5,000 characters. A completed on-line application is required of all applicants to be considered for this opening. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email because EdJoin will send you an email verifying that your application has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive an EdJoin email, check your spam/junk mailbox. In the event that you do not receive an email, you will need to apply again. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process since this is the only form of communication that you will receive.

    • Letter of Introduction
    • Resume

      Comments and Other Information

      SPECIAL INFORMATION: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, TB test, fingerprinting and may include a physical exam. The physical and drug screen are paid for by the District. The fingerprint cost is $40.00 and is paid for by the candidate. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be: Experience: Two years of full-time equivalent paid experience performing interpreting and translating functions. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training or course work in interpretation and translation technology. Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying. Rachel D’Ambroso, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying. Phone: (760) 726-2170, extension 92202 or hr@vistausd.org. A copy of the district’s Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies and forms can be found at: https://www.vistausd.org/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1516177617023&vdid=7i24b1rgcie925 If you are having difficulty in completing your on-line application, please call 888-900-8945 for assistance.

      Comments and Other Information


      SPECIAL INFORMATION: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, TB test, fingerprinting and may include a physical exam. The physical and drug screen are paid for by the District. The fingerprint cost is $40.00 and is paid for by the candidate. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be: Experience: Two years of full-time equivalent paid experience performing interpreting and translating functions. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training or course work in interpretation and translation technology. Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying. Rachel D’Ambroso, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying. Phone: (760) 726-2170, extension 92202 or hr@vistausd.org. A copy of the district’s Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies and forms can be found at: https://www.vistausd.org/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1516177617023&vdid=7i24b1rgcie925 If you are having difficulty in completing your on-line application, please call 888-900-8945 for assistance.