Interpreter/Translator Spanish

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DEFINITION:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, and/or assigned supervisor, perform all duties as assigned of an Interpreter/Translator for the Pittsburg Unified School District.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Positions assigned to this classification are distinguished by interpretation and/or translation of materials in a foreign language to assist in the preparation of compliance materials, and provide verbal simultaneous translations, for various departments, including but not limited to Special Education.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

· The educational Interpreter/Translator’s primary responsibility is to function as the interpreter in the district.

· The educational Interpreter/Translator will provide interpreting/transliterating services to facilitate communication for bilingual students, their peers, the parents, teachers and other personnel.

· Other duties to include preparation and participation in meetings as a member of the education team, transliterate between bilingual students and parents and staff, transliterate public announcements, records and assemblies, prepare letters to parents regarding IEP meetings.

· Participate, solely as a team member, during the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).

· Provide insight on the success of the communication strategies, and development of interpreter-use skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge Of:

· Correct English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar; bilingual/biliterate interpretation skills

· Educational implications of second language learners, child guidance principles and practices

· Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Ability To:

· Interpret/transliterate at a normal conversational rate.

· Assist bilingual students and parents in a flexible and understanding manner

· Establish and maintain effective relationships with adults and children

· Perform routine clerical duties such as filing, duplicating and maintaining records

· Understand and follow oral and written directions, read and write clearly and distinctly

· Work cooperatively with others, read, write and speak a second language.

INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR

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Education and Experience:

· High School diploma, associate degree with interpreting certificate from an interpreter training program (preferably and educational interpreter training program), OR

· Two years of experience as a full-time educational interpreter OR

· Any equivalent experience as determined by the district.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Driver’s License

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Indoor classroom environment and outdoor environment.

· Flexible work hours based on District needs.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Work year: Eleven (11) months

Salary: Classified – Range 38 (Board Approved 5/23/2018 upgrade only)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.65 - $33.61 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person