District Translator / Interpreter

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Overview

Under the direction of the assigned administrator, provides oral translation of communications and written translation of complex District correspondence, IEPs, forms, letters, flyers, menus, handbooks, reports and other documents between English and designated second language; serves as an interpreter for meetings, hearings, assemblies, conferences and other events; provides written and simultaneous oral translation for District, Special Education meetings and other District programs; provides specialized assistance and information to callers, visitors and staff; serves as a resource to other district personnel requiring assistance with non-English speaking persons.

Duties and responsibilities

• Administers and scores oral and written exams for bilingual candidates.
• Attends and participates a variety of meetings, community meetings, conferences and workshops serving as an interpreter of conversations between English and a designated second language.
• Initiates and receives telephone calls; replies to inquiries and provide assistance to callers, visitors and others in a designated second language; responds to inquiries and provide information concerning related activities, programs, standards, practices, goals, objectives, processes, policies and procedures.
• Operates a variety of office equipment including a copier, a computer and assigned software; drives a vehicle to conduct work.
• Performs various clerical duties in support of assigned functions as required; assist in the development, preparation, and writing of materials and communications in a designated second language; duplicate and distributes materials; types and inputs data into an assigned computer system.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, records and files related to translation requests and assigned activities.
• Prepares written and oral translations such as Individual Education Programs (IEPs), behavioral contracts, psychological, speech and language, physical therapy, occupational therapy and adaptive physical education evaluations and / or other assessments; provides translation and interpretation of technical, educational, legal and general materials as directed.
• Provides simultaneous interpretations at District meetings such as DELAC meetings, Administrative Review Panels (ARPs) meetings, hearings, conferences and related meeting and events.
• Provides translation services to facilitate communications between various individuals; communicates with staff, administrators, teachers, students, parents and others in English and a designated second language; serves as an interpreter for meetings, assemblies, conferences and other events; explains word meaning and phrases and serves as a technical resource to administrators and other District personnel.
• Translates complex District documents, forms, letters, notes, reports, menus, presentations and various other correspondence and materials from English to a designated second language, and from a designated second language to English using methods such as simultaneous, consecutive and sight interpretation; proofreads and assures accuracy of translated materials; reviews, edits and revises translations; maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Travels to various District sites, offices and other locations to provide translation, interpretation and educational support services as needed; drives a vehicle to conduct work.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to : associate's degree in a foreign language or related field, bachelor's degree in related field preferred and two years experience translating and interpreting materials and communications between English and a designated second language.

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