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