Substitute Translator​/Interpreter; Bilingual English​/Spanish

Translator/Interpreter

Under supervision, translates district and school documents from English to Spanish; interprets for Spanish-speaking parties, as required.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
• Knowledge of correct English and Spanish spelling, punctuation, grammar and vocabulary.
• Ability to translate written documents from English to Spanish; interpret oral conversation from English to Spanish and Spanish to English; perform keyboarding; carry out oral and written instructions; perform routine clerical work; work calmly and accurately under pressure and with frequent interruptions; establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Possess valid California driver license.

Essential Functions:

• Translate written material from English to Spanish including but not limited to district forms, brochures, school handbooks, forms and letters, curriculum outcomes, materials and assessments.
• Type translated materials in a manner suitable for reproduction and mailing.
• Perform oral interpretation at functions such as IEP meetings, suspension/expulsion meetings, board meetings, etc., and over the telephone.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to see and read, with or without vision aids.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Ability to communicate so others will clearly understand normal conversation.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Physical dexterity in limbs and digits to operate computer keyboard.

Supervision:
The Translator/Interpreter is under the supervision of the Student Services Director, or designee.