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SalaryWe are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education,
focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students
as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you
will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting
the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal
of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to
thrive in college, career and life.
LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an
enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710
square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we
employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers
in our city.
Department or School Site There is one vacancy in the LAUSD Headquarters, located in downtown
Los Angeles.
Project This position directs and coordinates the operation and activities of the
Translation Unit including directing staff responsible for interpreting,
translating, and coordinating use of technology to provide hybrid
translation; coordinating and scheduling the assignment of interpreters
and translators; and maintaining the District's strategy for translation
services.
Benefits Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental,
vision, and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement
System (CalPERS).
Vacation: Twenty-four days of paid vacation.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
Job Duties/Responsibilities The Director of Translations directs and supervises the operation of the
Translation Unit by developing and coordinating activities and
establishing goals for the unit, scheduling requests for oral
interpretations and written translation projects, and maintaining the
District's translation services strategy.
Typical duties for this position may include:
- Administering and coordinating the operation of the District Translation
Unit by performing asset and needs assessments and establishing
objectives, goals, internal policies, and procedures that align with the
District's strategic plan.
- Directing staff responsible for providing interpreting services at Board of
Education meetings, parent, and community meetings.
- Providing assistance for District staff, teachers, administrators, offices,
visitors, dignitaries, etc. regarding translation and interpreting matters.
- Directing staff responsible for providing translation services, which
includes translation, proofreading, and formatting of educational
materials, publications, and brochures from English into the various
languages, and dialects spoken in the District and vice versa.
- Meeting with District officials, staff, and other District employees to
evaluate and discuss their specific needs for translation and/or
interpreting services, and makes necessary recommendations for
in-person, virtual, and hybrid translation services.
- Supervising and participating in the analysis of organization, staffing,
budget requirements, space, equipment, and other matters related to the
administration of the Translation Unit. Develops and directs training for
Translation Unit staff.
- Administering the budget of the Translation Unit and prepares reports.
- Monitoring and maintaining translation requests in the Translation Unit's
database.
Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities of this
position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to
the Class Description via our website: https://bit.ly/49wZ266
Minimum Requirements EDUCATION:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s
degree, preferably with a major in communications, business or public
administration, public relations, a foreign language, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Three years of professional experience in oral and written translating,
interpreting, and composing or editing written materials in English and at
least one other language for dissemination or publication. Two years of
supervisory experience which includes coordinating translation requests
or services for an organization or unit is preferable.
SPECIAL:
A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of
California and the use of a motor vehicle.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
This position may require special knowledge or experience for which
selective certification may be made according to the Education Code
Section 45277, AB2125. Verified competence in the following area may
be considered in filling this position in the job classification:
- Professional Spanish-English Translation Experience (3 years)
Desirable Qualifications The ideal candidate for this position will possess a track record
managing personnel, a program, and working toward strategic plan
measures resulting in the implementation of innovative strategies which
arrange quality interpretation and translation services for an urban school
district. The candidate should have experience assessing translation
needs and working with diverse interested parties to evolve practice to
meet the needs of school communities. The ideal candidate will also
need to demonstrate knowledge managing online platforms and using
data to schedule services for school sites, offices and central office.
Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate ability to cultivate and
sustain collaborative relationships with diverse audiences with families,
community partners and personnel. Analysis and problem solving
expertise is essential as the candidate will be required to logically grasp
and think through issues and problems with a focus on finding solutions.
Employment Selection Process We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this
position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring
departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process
in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request, we will be
adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule.
The assessment process for this position TENTATIVELY consists of a
qualifying (pass/fail) Training and Experience (T&E) Evaluation
(completed as part of the online application), a Writing Project, and an
Interview, which will be worth 100% of candidates' overall scores.
Candidates who are successful on the T&E, and meet the minimum
requirements for this position, will be invited to participate in the Writing
Project and Interview.
Application materials (your candidate profile, resume, and supplemental
questionnaire) will be evaluated in relation to the background,
experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in
this job. For this reason, it is highly recommended that your application
materials clearly show all of your relevant background and specialized
skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Once your application has been received, a confirmation email will be
sent to your email address to confirm receipt of your application. If you
do not receive a confirmation email, your application has not been
submitted.
The testing will be conducted remotely, and all applicants will be required
to submit a Candidate Confidentiality From prior to testing. Failure to
submit these forms before the given deadline will result in the withdrawal
of your application from the selection process.
Candidates who receive a failing score on any test module will NOT be
eligible to move forward in the selection process.
Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net as an
approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your
spam/junk e-mail folder.
Application Process To apply, click the Apply button at the bottom left corner of this page and
log into the application management system; then, (1) click on the
education and experience tabs and complete the requested information;
(2) click on the Questionnaires tab and complete the questionnaires; and
(3) submit your application by clicking on the Submit Application button in
the last tab of the application wizard to complete the process.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you submit your application, you should
receive an email message confirming that you successfully submitted
your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day
you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application.
DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE
APPLICATION?
Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net
To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the
website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org .
The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons
shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing
are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455
for more information.
Additional Posting Information The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a
working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment,
intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits
discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying
based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including
gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth,
breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual
orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use
restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle
Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability
(including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis,
epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart
disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics),
military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner
status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or
affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or
group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or
any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or
regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides
significant assistance.
For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213)
241-7685.
Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment
assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment
process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment
score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top
three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The
hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open
positions in related job classifications.
