Translator (Bilingual Spanish REQUIRED) at Oxnard School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Current Vacancies: 4 positions - 8 hours per day, 246 work days per year. We are also testing for an eligibility list at this time which will be used to fill vacancies for up to one year. PLEASE NOTE: Positions in this classification require incumbents to be bilingual in English and Spanish. Please refer to the "Employment Standards" section of this bulletin to make sure you meet all requirements before applying. Applications for employment are accepted online only. This is a Dual Certification recruitment: Candidates who attain a passing score on each examination part will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list after promotional credits are added to the composite test scores of promotional candidates. These examinations are open to permanent employees and the public. SUMMARY OF DUTIES Under the direction of a site or department administrator, translates and interprets a wide variety of written and spoken communications in English and a designated second language; facilitates communication between school or department staff and non-English speaking students, parents, staff, and other members of the community; performs a variety of clerical functions; types documents, letters, and memoranda; provides information to the general public; and performs a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
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TRANSLATOR (B)
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under the direction of a site or department administrator, translates and interprets a wide variety of written and spoken communications in English and a designated second language; facilitates communication between school or department staff and non-English speaking students, parents, staff, and other members of the community; performs a variety of clerical functions; types documents, letters, and memoranda; provides information to the general public; and performs a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS AMONG RELATED CLASSES
The District Translator classification performs duties in the translating and interpreting of a wide variety of difficult and complex written and spoken communications in English and a designated second language including materials and matters of a highly sensitive nature including Individual Education Plans (I.E.P.s), legislative and legal documents and proceedings, and medical documents and communications, facilitates communication between non-English speaking staff and members of the public, and performs a variety of tasks relative to the assigned language and function.
The Translator classification performs duties in the translating and interpreting of a wide variety of written and spoken communications in English and a designated second language, facilitates communication between non-English speaking staff and members of the public, and performs a variety of clerical tasks relative to the assigned language and function.
The class of Translator is distinguished from positions with an added bilingual stipend in that while the latter may speak, read, and/or write the designated second language, employees in such positions do not carry primary responsibility for translations at an assigned site/department and do not translate materials which are as diverse, sensitive, or specialized.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
• Receives supervision from a designated site or department administrator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Translates a wide variety of written materials including, but not limited to, newsletters, bulletins, forms, letters, menus, memoranda, questionnaires, notices, and instructional materials from English to designated second language and from designated second language to English;
• Serves as interpreter providing simultaneous translation at various meetings and events such as parent and community meetings, administrative hearings, and Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.) meetings;
• Provides interpretation and translation of technical terminology to District staff, parents, and members of the community; provides explanations to facilitate communication and promote understanding among speakers of designated second language;
• Assists in maintaining records for assigned programs;
• Types, proofreads, copies, and collates a variety of materials such as project reports, handbooks, manuals, letters, memos and questionnaires;
• Assists with clerical duties related to school or department activities; performs clerical duties for the assigned supervisor as directed; types letters, memoranda, bulletins, reports, schedules, lists, forms and other materials from straight copy or rough draft;
• Maintains and organizes a variety of hard copy and electronic logs, records, and files; ensures the timely duplication and distribution of a variety of records, reports, and other materials as directed;
• Develops and revises forms and other communications for speakers of designated second language;
• Greets students and the public at assigned site in English and designated second language; provides routine information and direct inquiries to the appropriate person or office; answer telephones in English and designated second language and provides information, take messages, and directs calls; make phone calls in English and designated second language to request, obtain, relay, provide, and verify information as directed;
Other Related Duties
• Schedules appointments and meetings as needed; maintains various schedules and calendars;
• May accompany District personnel on field trips and other school related activities as needed to interpret, explain procedures and programs, and assist in delivering and obtaining information in designated second language;
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND TRAITS
Knowledge of:
• English and designated second language usage including proper grammar, structure, spelling, pronunciation, punctuation, vocabulary and comprehension;
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment;
• Principles and procedures of record keeping;
• Appropriate terminology of assigned department;
• District policies, regulations, and procedures related to conversations being interpreted and materials being translated;
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations;
• Telephone techniques and etiquette;
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
• Good public relations.
Ability to:
• Speak, read, and write fluently and effectively in English and designated second language.
• Develop rapport with native speakers of designated second language;
• Operate a variety of office machines and equipment such as a personal computer and applicable hardware and software, copiers, printers, scanners, typewriters, calculators, and fax machine;
• Type/keyboard at a corrected rate of 40 words per minute;
• Provide information and assistance to parents, the general public and other staff members in a helpful, courteous and timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information obtained in the course of work;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Understand and follow oral and written directions;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Work effectively within established time schedules and with minimal direction;
• Exercise good judgment.
Traits:
• Appreciates and respects the differences among people;
• Diligently attends to details and quality;
• Easily adapts to situations and changes;
• Effectively manages one’s own time, priorities, and resources.
• Is trustworthy and responsible for his/her actions;
• Overcomes linguistic and cultural barriers;
• Stays focused and has good work ethic;
• Strives to meet customers’ needs.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalency. Training or college coursework in interpretation, translation technology, or the designated second language is desirable.
Experience: Demonstrated knowledge of designated second language.
Special: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
Ability to be insured, and continue to be insurable, by the District’s liability insurance carrier.
All licenses, certificates, and other requirements listed above are required at the time of employment and must be maintained during the course of employment unless otherwise noted.
Physical Requirements: Employees in this classification stand, walk, sit, stoop/bend, reach overhead, lift and carry up to 20 lbs., use fingers repetitively, use both hands simultaneously, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, and see small details.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this classification work primarily inside an office environment, with frequent interruptions, with changing priorities and short deadlines, drive an automobile to conduct work, and have direct contact with the students, other staff, and the public.
APPOINTMENT: In accordance with Education Code Section 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months during which time an employee must demonstrate at least an overall satisfactory performance in order to attain permanent status in the classified service.
Salary Range: 18.0
Approved: 2/98
Revised: 11/13
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Application Deadline
2/3/2022 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
1/13/2022
Contact
Tanya Ventura
8053851501 2071
8053851501 2071
Number of Openings
4
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$19.10-$23.22
Length of Work Year
246 days
Employment Type
Full Time