TranslatorInterpreter (Spanish)

The target language for this Translator/Interpreter recruitment is Spanish.

Health Benefits: 100% employer contribution towards employee and family premiums

District: Award-winning schools

Community: World-famous attractions

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an administrator provides simultaneous and consecutive interpretation and/or sight translation between English and the designated target 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 target language.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

A Translator/Interpreter provides simultaneous and consecutive bilingual interpretation and/or sight translation during legal proceedings (e.g. IEP SST IILP) expulsion/suspension hearings (Pre-SARB/SARB); school/community/District meetings; and home visits for District personnel (administrators counselors psychologists nurses teachers) outside agency representatives (e.g. attorneys law enforcement personnel social services representatives) parents and addition a Translator/Interpreter translates complex technical legal and medical documents (e.g. expulsion reports IEP/Special Ed. assessments psychologists reports Board Policy) as well as general materials (e.g. handbooks manuals forms memos correspondence).

A School Community Liaison establishes and maintains an effective liaison between the school and students home providing responsible assistance to parents. Provides bilingual interpretation and translation of general information as necessary.

An Instructional Assistant Bilingual assists a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students in a classroom environment by interpreting written materials and oral lectures; and serves as an interpreter for teachers or non-English speaking parents as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education training and/or experience which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills knowledges and abilities may be considered.

EDUCATION:

Graduation from high school; supplemented by college-level course work in a designated second language or a completion of a certificate program in translation/interpretation.

EXPERIENCE:

Two years experience composing editing and translating materials in English and the designated second language and providing consecutive or simultaneous oral translation or interpretations during group meetings and in one-to-one situations.

Computer skills adequate to operate a word processing program for bilingual translation is desirable.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be bilingual and biliterate in target language.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Extensive vocabulary and correct usage grammar spelling and punctuation of English and a designated target language;

Terminology forms and materials of the District;

Regulations and policies of the District;

Simultaneous and consecutive interpretation techniques;

Operation of a computer and assigned software including Adobe Acrobat Reader;

Proficient in MS Word Publisher and Power-point;

Record-keeping techniques;

Oral and written communication skills;

Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy;

Modern office practices equipment and procedures;

ABILITY TO:

Compose edit and translate materials in English and the designated target language and provide simultaneous and/or consecutive interpretation and/or sight translation during group meetings and in one-to-one situations;

Translate and interpret accurately;

Translate materials within specified time limits;

Read review and edit translations;

Understand and communicate the needs of staff students and parents;

Express thoughts clearly and concisely in English and a designated target language;

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information;

Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software applications such as MS Word Publisher Powerpoint and Adobe Acrobat Reader;

Perform a variety of routine clerical duties;

Type at 40 words per minute from clear copy;

Understand and follow oral and written instructions;

Work without technical supervision and take responsibility for accuracy of translation and interpretation;

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District personnel students parents and outside agency personnel;

Complete work with many interruptions;

Speak in public meetings;

Be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates and maintain insurability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employees in this classification speak clearly hear normal voice conversation walk lift and carry up to 25 lbs. without assistance sit see small details kneel drive a vehicle to conduct business use a computer and telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this classification work inside in a school/office/classroom environment learning center and in direct contact with students district staff and the public without guidance from supervisor with exposure to minor contagious illnesses (colds flu etc.) with high volume of work and tight deadlines; and may work overtime and/or a flexible schedule.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential duties of the job.

GENERAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES

TRANSLATION/INTERPRETATION FUNCTIONS:

Provides simultaneous and consecutive bilingual interpretation at school community home visits and District meetings such as Individualized Education Program conferences Educational Monitoring Teams expulsion/suspension hearings; translates complex technical legal and medical documents including expulsion reports IEP/Special Ed. assessments psychologists reports and Board Policy as well as general materials such as handbooks manuals forms memos correspondence; provides sight translation as appropriate; 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; attends trainings and consults and collaborates with other translator/interpreters; operates interpretation equipment to facilitate simultaneous/consecutive interpretations at District and school meetings; utilizes a computerized bilingual word processing program and other appropriate software for written translations; interprets at District/school evening events and meetings as required.

CLERICAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs a variety of general clerical duties in support of assigned office; maintains records and files including records of translations and shares/distributes accordingly; maintains calendar of scheduled interpretations and projects; composes and types routine correspondence; operates a variety of office equipment including a copier scanner fax machine and a computer; answers and receives telephone calls; greets and assists visitors; provides general information and assistance to callers and visitors; drives a vehicle to school sites as assigned by the position; assists in administering language proficiency tests to students; receive route and distribute mail.

MARGINAL DUTIES:

Assists with initial and annual language assessments of students in English and target language; assists in the bilingual testing process of job applicants.

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

Recruitment Type: Open Anyone can apply.

Certification Type: Open Qualified candidates or Eligibles who pass all testing stages will be placed on one eligibility list. The top 3 ranks of Eligibles will be certified for a hiring interview.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applications must be submitted online. Applications and requests for testing will not be accepted after the recruitment closing date and time. Applicants may be rejected on the basis of an incomplete application or failure to meet minimum qualifications. The application is part of the selection process and is part of an overall assessment of acceptability for employment. All information provided is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide correct contact information by which to be notified.

Note: You will eventually be disqualified in the recruitment process if you fail to disclose relevant information regarding your conviction history. It is the disclosure of the conviction that is most important in many cases.

SCREENING PROCESS

The screening process for this position which may be subject to modification will include some form of a(n): application screening initial qualifications screening documentation/certification screening and supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination or placement on an eligibility list.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination may consist of any combination of a(n): training and experience (T&E) evaluation written knowledge test hands on/performance test structured panel interview situational judgement interview or other type of exam of fitness for duty. All parts of the examination process are job related. A passing score must be attained on each portion of the exam to advance to the next stage and ultimate placement on an eligibility list.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than two (2) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor school psychologist or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature.

EXAM PROTESTS

Protest of any part of the exam process must be in writing and submitted to the Personnel Director no later than five (5) working days from the date you participated in the exam. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and shall include supporting documentation or references. Protests must be based on illegal discrimination abuse of discretion or procedure/process error. Protests should NOT be based on receiving unexpected results. We cannot be responsible for lost mail misdirected mail or failure of mail to be delivered after it has been entrusted to the U.S. Postal Service.

ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who are successful in all screening and testing stages will be placed on an eligibility list. Typically an eligibility list for a classification expires after six (6) months or one (1) year. Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the class. Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one year or expire sooner than one year. Eligibility lists may be merged in which case candidate ranks may change.

SELECTION PROCESS

Candidates on the eligibility list will be called in rank order to participate in final selection interviews with the hiring manager until three ranks of candidates have accepted the invitation to interview. Ranks may include ties so more than three candidates may be called to interview for one vacancy. Please note that candidates will be removed from the eligibility list for declining the invitation to interview more than three (3) times.

OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT

Official offers of employment are ONLY made by the Anaheim Union High School District Human Resources Classified Office. Offers are subject to satisfactory completion of ALL the pre-employment processing including: successful completion of a physical examination tuberculosis examination fingerprint clearance by the California Department of Justice and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT

All new regular classified employees shall be paid in accordance with the salary range established for the class to which assigned. Initial placement will normally be the first step of the salary range. However a new employee may receive advanced step placement with an approval from Human Resources. Requests for advanced step must be submitted in writing to the Human Resources office before the employees first day of work. Approval will be based on the following criteria:

A) Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class.

B) Additional education at the college level when related to the position beyond the established educational requirements for entry into the class.

C) Evidence of currently receiving a salary greater than the first step of the salary for the classification.

BENEFITS

Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees:

-Leaves: Sick leave holidays bereavement and emergency leaves.

-Retirement: Classified employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employee contribution is 7% of gross earnings.

Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees working 20 hours or more per week:

-Insurance: The District provides medical dental vision care behavioral health and life insurance for the employees and their dependents.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DISTRICT

Anaheim Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of District employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race color national origin ancestry religion age marital status pregnancy physical or mental disability medical condition veteran status gender gender identity sex or sexual orientation at a District site or activity.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

Complaints alleging noncompliance with the Districts policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to:

Equity Compliance Officer (Employees)

Brad Jackson Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

Anaheim Union High School District

501 N. Crescent Way Anaheim CA 92801

Uniform Complaint Procedure Compliance Officer (Students)

Lorena Stout Program Administrator

Anaheim Union High School District

501 N. Crescent Way Anaheim CA 92801

Title IX Coordinator (Employees)

Amie Maya Director Human Resources

Anaheim Union High School District

501 N. Crescent Way Anaheim CA 92801

Title IX Coordinator (Students)

Lorena Stout Program Administrator

Anaheim Union High School District

501 N. Crescent Way Anaheim CA 92801

504 Coordinator

Adela Cruz

Director School Mental Health and Wellness

Anaheim Union High School District

501 N. Crescent Way Anaheim CA 92801

Title II Coordinator

Lauren Klatzker Director of Special Youth Services

Anaheim Union High School District

501 N. Crescent Way Anaheim CA 92801

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions of this bulletin may be modified or revoked and the job description may be changed at any time without notice.

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