District Translator

*Santa Maria-Bonita School District* *DISTRICT TRANSLATOR* *BASIC FUNCTION* 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 program expenditures.
*REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES* Perform a variety of complex oral and written translations in Spanish and/or English including materials of a privileged or sensitive natureE; read and translate written materials including District forms and expulsion notification requiring specific vocabularyE; compile reports and summaries in Spanish and/or EnglishE; perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, proofreading, filing and the recording of data in both English and SpanishE; assist supervisor by following up on administrative or clerical detail including contact with members of the educational communityE; maintain a variety of alphabetical, numerical and subject matter files and recordsE; prepare and process requisitionsE; perform various secretarial duties, including answering the telephone and greeting visitorsE; respond to inquiries from office visitors or telephone contacts regarding the Bilingual ProgramE; receive, sort, and distribute mailE; prepare input data for a computerized record management storage and retrieval system, and utilize output reports in the operational functions of the assigned officeE; attend Districtrelated meetings and serve as translator of Spanish and English conversations as requiredE; assist with coordinating workshops, classes and seminars as requestedE; compose and type routine correspondence, memoranda, reports and other related materials independently or from general instructionsE; maintain and monitor Bilingual budget and expendituresE; assist with budget planning as directedE; operate a variety of standard office equipment including computer, calculator, copier and transcription equipmentE; perform related duties as assigned.
*KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES * 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 and Spanish; Type 50 words per minute; Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, duplicating and maintaining routine records; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in Spanish and English; 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.
*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE* Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from High School supplemented by training or experience in Spanish as well as English and one year experience performing varied general office or clerical functions.
*LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS* 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.
*WORKING CONDITIONS* Environment: Office environment; Evening or variable hours; Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Physical Abilities: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard; 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.
Lifting light objects.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $24.
51 per hour Expected hours: 8 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Language: * Spanish (Required) Work Location: In person