Interpreters / Translators On Call, As Needed at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The OCDE is looking for talented and enthusiastic Interpreters/Translators to provide interpretation/translation services for OCDE school districts, programs, staff, parents, and students for meetings, interviews, and telephone calls in one to one and group settings.
Requirements / Qualifications
The OCDE is looking for talented and enthusiastic Interpreters/Translators to provide interpretation/translation services for OCDE school districts, programs, staff, parents, and students for meetings, interviews, and telephone calls in one to one and group settings. The Candidates selected will: Interpret at IEP meetings, Board Meetings, Parent teacher conferences, and other school events at the districts and County level. Translate complex documents presented by OCDE staff, school districts, and other individuals both orally and in writing. Prepare written translations of instructional and educational materials, correspondence, and forms from one language to another. Review translated material for accuracy, content, readability, grammar, and syntax. Respond to inquiries from staff, parents, teachers, administrators, and the general public; interpret and explain words and phrases for meaning and appropriateness.
We are looking for Interpreters/Translators with the following bilingual skills: Spanish/English Vietnamese/English Mandarin/English Korean/English Farsi/English Arabic/English Japanese/English Tagalog/English American Sign Language Strong candidates will have three years of experience composing and editing written material including at least one year of experience translating materials in English and the specified foreign language and one year of experience in providing oral interpretation from English to the specific foreign language.
Requirements / Qualifications
The OCDE is looking for talented and enthusiastic Interpreters/Translators to provide interpretation/translation services for OCDE school districts, programs, staff, parents, and students for meetings, interviews, and telephone calls in one to one and group settings. The Candidates selected will: Interpret at IEP meetings, Board Meetings, Parent teacher conferences, and other school events at the districts and County level. Translate complex documents presented by OCDE staff, school districts, and other individuals both orally and in writing. Prepare written translations of instructional and educational materials, correspondence, and forms from one language to another. Review translated material for accuracy, content, readability, grammar, and syntax. Respond to inquiries from staff, parents, teachers, administrators, and the general public; interpret and explain words and phrases for meaning and appropriateness.
We are looking for Interpreters/Translators with the following bilingual skills: Spanish/English Vietnamese/English Mandarin/English Korean/English Farsi/English Arabic/English Japanese/English Tagalog/English American Sign Language Strong candidates will have three years of experience composing and editing written material including at least one year of experience translating materials in English and the specified foreign language and one year of experience in providing oral interpretation from English to the specific foreign language.
Comments and Other Information
Salary $26.00 an hour (Work is on an as needed basis)
We are a progressive organization that is committed to our students and programs.
These are on-call, as needed positions, they are not eligible for health and welfare benefits.
Application Process
To apply for this position, please send your resume to Natalia Abarca via email at nabarca@ocde.us or call 714-966-4437.
Candidates with the most appropriate training and experience will be contacted for a personal interview and a language proficiency test will be administered.
Comments and Other Information
Salary $26.00 an hour (Work is on an as needed basis)
We are a progressive organization that is committed to our students and programs.
These are on-call, as needed positions, they are not eligible for health and welfare benefits.
Application Process
To apply for this position, please send your resume to Natalia Abarca via email at nabarca@ocde.us or call 714-966-4437.
Candidates with the most appropriate training and experience will be contacted for a personal interview and a language proficiency test will be administered.
Application Deadline
12/31/2018 10:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/27/2018
Number of Openings
4
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$26.00 per hour
Length of Work Year
On Call, As Needed
Employment Type
Part Time