Trilingual District Translator

Overview

Santa Maria-Bonita School District
TRILINGUAL DISTRICT TRANSLATOR

(ENGLISH-SPANISH-MIXTEC AND OTHER INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES)

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of complex and responsible oral and written translations; assist supervisor with follow up on administrative or clerical detail; monitor bilingual/trilingual program expenditures.

• Perform a variety of complex oral and written translations in English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languages, including materials of a privileged or sensitive nature.
• Read and translate written materials including District forms and expulsion notification requiring specific vocabulary.
• Compile reports and summaries in Spanish, English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languages.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, proofreading, filing and the recording of data in English, Spanish, Mixtec and other Indigenous Languages.
• Assist supervisor by following up on administrative or clerical detail including contact with members of the educational community.
• Maintain a variety of alphabetical, numerical and subject matter files and records.
• Prepare and process requisitions; perform various secretarial duties, including answering the telephone and greeting visitors.
• Respond to inquiries from office visitors or telephone contacts regarding the Bilingual/Trilingual Programs.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail; prepare input data for a computerized record management storage and retrieval system, and utilize output reports in the operational functions of the assigned office.
• Attend District, School, Parent and Community related meetings and serve as translator/interpreter of conversations in English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languages as required.
• Assist with coordinating workshops, classes and seminars as requested.
• Compose and type routine correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes, agendas, reports and other related materials independently or from general instructions.
• Maintain and monitor Bilingual/Trilingual budget and expenditures; assist with budget planning as directed.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including computer, calculator, copier and transcription equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:
Standard office practices, procedures, and equipment;
Alphabetical and numerical filing systems;
Correct oral and written usage of English and Spanish;
Oral and written communication skills;
Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities;
Culture of the Spanish speaking community in the Santa Maria area.

Ability to:
Read, write, translate and interpret English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languages;
Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, duplicating and maintaining routine records;
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languages;
Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
Compile and verify data and reports;
Operate office machines including a computer and applicable software to enter data, maintain records and generate reports;
Meet schedules and deadlines.

Any combination equivalent to:
Graduation from High School supplemented by training or experience in written translation and/or oral interpretation in English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languages; and one-year experience performing varied general office or clerical functions.

Demonstrated exceptional ability to translate written material from English to Spanish and Spanish to English;
Possession of a valid California Driver's license;
Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.

Environment:
Office and School environment;
Evening or variable hours;
Driving a vehicle to conduct work;
Attend training and conferences locally and outside the district and state;
Make home visits as required.

Physical Abilities:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and translation equipment;
Standing for extended periods of time;
Kneeling or crouching, reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally and bending at the waist to store and retrieve files;
Hearing and speaking to exchange information;
Seeing to read various materials;
Must be able to lift and/or move light to moderately heavy objects up to 25 pounds.