Translator​/Interpreter - Spanish

This position requires full proficiency in the Spanish and English languages (read, write, and speak). Application materials must clearly demonstrate relevant skills and experience.

Provides simultaneous and consecutive oral translation/interpretation between English and the designated foreign language during a variety of District and school meetings, legal proceedings, hearings, and home visits to assist District personnel, outside agency representatives, students and parents. Translates complex and general written materials between English and the designated foreign language.

CURRENT VACANCY: One full-time position (8 hrs/day, 12 mos/yr) with full benefits in the Dual Immersion & English Learner Services Department at the Administration Center. Maximum District contribution to the health insurance plan is $34,732.44 per year. All GUSD jobs are in person.

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• Provides simultaneous and consecutive bilingual oral translation/interpretation at school, community, home visits, and District meetings such as Individualized Education Program conferences, Student Study Teams, expulsion/suspension hearings.
• Translates complex technical, legal, and medical documents including expulsion reports, IEP/Special Ed. assessments, psychologist's reports, and Board Policy, as well as general materials such as handbooks, manuals, forms, memos, correspondence. Prepares written translations of District meetings and conferences.
• Reviews and proofreads as necessary written translations submitted by District personnel and edits for accuracy of meaning, grammar, syntax, and idiomatic and cultural appropriateness.
• Operates translation headphone equipment (Silent Translator) to facilitate simultaneous interpretations at District meetings.
• Utilizes a computerized bilingual word processing program for written translations and subsequent file retention.

• One year of experience in composing, editing, and translating materials in English and the designated foreign language and providing consecutive or simultaneous oral translation or interpretations during group meetings and in one-to-one situations.
• Computer skills, including adequate proficiency in using Microsoft Word and other standard software for bilingual translation.

• Written and oral proficiency in additional languages.

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and the use of personal transportation. Also, ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates, and to maintain insurability.

Any other combination of education, training and experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered.

Regularly works in an office environment; occasionally outside; will be required to use a personal vehicle in the course of duties; will be required to attend evening meetings and some travel; and may be required to work overtime. Work environment is generally clean and the noise level is usually moderate.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer and other office equipment; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch to file; seeing to view a computer monitor and read a variety of materials; and hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the phone. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, some outdoor activity and exposure to outside weather conditions.

Salary:
Salary amounts listed above indicate the first and last steps of the range.

Probationary period: 130 days of paid service.

After an offer of employment, a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer is accepted, the candidate must complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (district-paid). The onboarding process includes legally mandated training(s) and reference checks. In addition, pursuant to Senate Bill 848 (SB848), the district is required to conduct reference checks that include inquiry into whether the applicant has ever been the subject of a credible complaint, investigation, or disciplinary action related to child abuse, sexual misconduct, or…