#11599 Translator/Receptionist at Communications at Colton Joint Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of an assigned Supervisor, provide oral translation of communications and written translation of correspondence, forms, letters, flyers, reports and other documents between English and designated second language; serve as an interpreter for meetings, assemblies, conferences and other events; provide written and simultaneous oral translation for complex District, Special Education meetings and other District programs.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: High School graduate or the equivalent. Supplemental college level coursework in Spanish and/or completion of a certificate program in Professional Translation/Interpretation is desirable. Experience: Two years of experience translating and interpreting materials and communications between English and a designated second language. Any combination of training and/or experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be considered. Testing: Passing scores on the following District tests, within the last three years: Translator/Receptionist/Interpreter; Spanish/English Written Translation II, Spanish/English Oral Translation. Other: Valid California Driver’s License. May be required to use personal automobile to travel throughout District. May be required to attend District meetings in the evening to perform interpreting duties. OTHER INFORMATION: This position requires the ability to provide simultaneous interpretation at a variety of public meetings (for example Board of Education meetings).
APPLICATION INFORMATION: All applications must be submitted at www.edjoin.org. For assistance in attaching documents to your application, please contact the Ed-Join Help Desk at 1-888-900-8945. The following District Clerical tests will be given by invitation only tentatively on Wednesday, March 26, 2025: Translator/Receptionist/Interpreter; Spanish/English Written Translation II, Spanish/English Oral Translation. The Spanish/English Oral translation test may be given on a different date to be determined. Testing invitations will be via email.
- Answers to Supplemental Questions (Supplemental application is located to the right under "links related to this job")
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: High School graduate or the equivalent. Supplemental college level coursework in Spanish and/or completion of a certificate program in Professional Translation/Interpretation is desirable. Experience: Two years of experience translating and interpreting materials and communications between English and a designated second language. Any combination of training and/or experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be considered. Testing: Passing scores on the following District tests, within the last three years: Translator/Receptionist/Interpreter; Spanish/English Written Translation II, Spanish/English Oral Translation. Other: Valid California Driver’s License. May be required to use personal automobile to travel throughout District. May be required to attend District meetings in the evening to perform interpreting duties. OTHER INFORMATION: This position requires the ability to provide simultaneous interpretation at a variety of public meetings (for example Board of Education meetings).
APPLICATION INFORMATION: All applications must be submitted at www.edjoin.org. For assistance in attaching documents to your application, please contact the Ed-Join Help Desk at 1-888-900-8945. The following District Clerical tests will be given by invitation only tentatively on Wednesday, March 26, 2025: Translator/Receptionist/Interpreter; Spanish/English Written Translation II, Spanish/English Oral Translation. The Spanish/English Oral translation test may be given on a different date to be determined. Testing invitations will be via email.
- Answers to Supplemental Questions (Supplemental application is located to the right under "links related to this job")
Comments and Other Information
The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.
Title IX Compliance Officer: Brandon Dade, Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources, 1212 Valencia Dr., Colton, CA 92324.
State law requires all of our employees to be fingerprinted for the purpose of a confidential background investigation. Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis based upon an inter-dermal test must be furnished at the time of employment. Public Law 99-603 (Immigration, Naturalization & Control Act of 1986) requires that all employees hired after November 6, 1986, provide proof of work eligibility. Therefore, if hired please be prepared to present appropriate documentation verifying identity and ability to work legally in the U.S.
Any applicant who contacts a Board Member or a member of any evaluating body regarding the position applied for will be disqualified from employment consideration.
Comments and Other Information
The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.
Title IX Compliance Officer: Brandon Dade, Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources, 1212 Valencia Dr., Colton, CA 92324.
State law requires all of our employees to be fingerprinted for the purpose of a confidential background investigation. Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis based upon an inter-dermal test must be furnished at the time of employment. Public Law 99-603 (Immigration, Naturalization & Control Act of 1986) requires that all employees hired after November 6, 1986, provide proof of work eligibility. Therefore, if hired please be prepared to present appropriate documentation verifying identity and ability to work legally in the U.S.
Any applicant who contacts a Board Member or a member of any evaluating body regarding the position applied for will be disqualified from employment consideration.
Application Deadline
3/19/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/5/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$4,428 - $5,383 in five steps Monthly
$4,428 - $5,383 in five steps Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Range 47 on the Classified Salary Schedule "C". Family medical and dental benefits available at 100% District paid.
Length of Work Year
"A"; 8 hours; 12 months; 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Employment Type
Full Time
Posting #
11599
Location
Communications