District Translator (English/Russian) at Newport-Mesa Unified School District

Job Summary

Job Summary

THE VACANCY: This recruitment is open and promotional, meaning all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement once passing all exams. There is currently one vacancy within the Education Services Division (working 8 hours per day,5 days per week, 12 months per year). Please note that this is a bilingual position and the successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency in both Russian and English . The ability to read, write and speak Russian fluently is required and will be evaluated during the Qualifications Appraisal Interview (Oral Exam) phase of the recruitment. Please apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nmusd. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned administrator, perform and supervise major oral and written translations from English to a designated second language; prepare reports and disseminate spoken and written information at District and public meetings, to parent groups and outside agencies; provide written and simultaneous oral translation for complex District, Special Education and legal meetings and programs; assist in screening the oral and written language qualifications of candidates for advanced biliterate positions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in social services, international studies, education, business or a related field and three years experience in translating and interpreting complex, preferably school or social services-related, material. LICENSES OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Class C driver's license. Incumbents are required to speak, read and write in the designated second language (Spanish or Russian)

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