Specialist, InterpreterTranslator CantoneseChinese Office of Equity (2026-27)

Ref: PCN7964

Due to union restrictions this position is only available to current employees of this school district for the first5days following the posted date. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered during this specific time period.EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ARE WELCOME TO APPLY.

BASIC FUNCTION:Under the direction of an assigned supervisor provide oral and written translation and interpretation of communications between English and a designated second language; facilitate communications between District personnel and non-English speaking students parents and others; serve as an interpreter for educational assessments conferences meetings and other events.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:(Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties knowledge orabilities associated with this classification but isintended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Required to speak read comprehend and write fluently in English and one of theDistrictsdesignated languages.
• Translate correspondence minutes memoranda bulletins instructional and educational materials reports and forms and other school District communications into written form using appropriate expressions comprehensibility grammar and syntax.
• Produce idiomatic translations considering the type of material and readers viewpoints; determine most accurate shades of meaning and make corrections as needed; review and edit translations for accuracy context readability and style; research reference materials.
• Prepare communications for a variety of District administrators specialists faculty and other staff to provide interpretation and translation.
• Provide simultaneous interpretation using interpretation equipment.
• Assist District personnel in communicating by interpreting between English and the designatedlanguage and interpret at workplace conferences and meetings; translate for District staff parents and public in assigned language(s); translate and interpret materials and conversations in an accurate and reasonable timely manner as required; travel to school sites and offices as necessary.
• Provideaccurate oralinterpretation andwrittentranslation at meetings; promote understanding and develop rapport with non-English speaking parents.
• Use headphonesmicrophonesand translation equipmentduring oral translations of meeting and presentations as necessary; use wordprocessing equipment computers and related software and standard office equipment.
• Efficientlyperforms a variety ofduties that may involve interpreting copying answering the telephone and making files; operate various office equipment including but not limited to computers copiers and fax machines.
• Collaborate with translation team to ensure consistent and coherent approaches to translation and interpretation that align with District branding communication goals and theories of action.
• Utilize personal and networkcomputers for word processingand systems applications (IFAS HRSSMSOffice).
• Regularlyparticipate in or attend evening and/or weekend meetings and school related activities.
• Explain words and phrases for meaning and appropriateness.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites relevant work experienceability to perform the essential functions reference checkseffective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable)that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position.

KNOWLEDGEOF:

• Extensive vocabulary and correct usage grammar spelling and punctuation of English and a designated second language
• Simultaneous and consecutive interpretation techniques
• Operation of a computer and assigned software
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy
• Modern office practices equipment and procedures
• Telephone techniques and etiquette
• Correct English usage grammar spelling punctuation and vocabulary

ABILITY TO:

PREREQUISITES

• Bachelors Degree or its equivalency requiredin1)designated foreignlanguage or 2) native language is one of the Districts designatedlanguages. A combination of experience and education may be used to meet the BachelorDegree requirement; however the work experience years used to qualify for the Bachelor Degree requirement cannot be used to meet the work requirement.(2 years of similar and relevant work level experience 1 year of college)
• One (1) year experience in translation and interpretation
• Pass Districts primary language proficiency testwith 95% passing rate or possess court interpreter certification
• Exception language skills in English and the designed language including grammar syntax vocabulary oral proficiency use of idioms etc.
• Available forevening and weekend work
• Access to a reliable vehicle to conduct work
• Valid CaliforniaDrivers License

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS:

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Officeand diverse school site environments; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program activity or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race religion color national origin ancestry age marital status pregnancy physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information veteran status gender sex or sexual orientation.