Lompoc Unified School District (CA)
District Translator
Lompoc Unified School District (CA), Lompoc, California, United States, 93437
DISTRICT TRANSLATOR
Post is open and promotional with taking precedence. The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year. The District has the right to limit the number of eligible which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education, Experience, Licenses and other Requirements) as outlined below: REQUIRED TESTING
Pre-employment Proficiency Test, which may include multiple choice test, performance test, Qualifications Appraisal Interview (QAI) Bilingual Skills Proficiency Test TENTATIVE TESTING SCHEDULE
Written and Performance Testing Date: 12/10/2025 Qualifications Appraisal Interview Date: 1/8/2025 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to: High School diploma or equivalent supplemented by training or coursework in interpretation and translation technology and two years related experience performing interpreting and translating functions with increasing levels of responsibility. CONTINUING EDUCATION / TRAINING
Training necessary to maintain and/or update skills related to this position. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class C driver license and evidence of insurability Certificate in translation and interpretation is desirable RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide complex, correct and responsible technical and non-technical oral interpretations and written translation work from source language into target language or vice-versa (e.g., Spanish to English) with speed, accuracy and correct pronunciation for various meetings, documents and activities. Respond to questions and interpret or translate appropriately with correct pronunciation from source language to target language (e.g., English to Spanish) with speed and accuracy for both internal and external parties such as staff, parents, students, and/or public agencies for the purpose of providing information and/or routing inquiries. Attend a wide variety of meetings, community meetings, hearings, and interviews for the purpose of serving as an interpreter of conversations (e.g., Spanish to English). Convert a variety of written materials from one language to another with speed and accuracy for the purpose of providing documents from/to second language for use in the classroom and/or for communication with student family members and the non-English speaking community members. Assist in organizing, attends and interprets at District English Learners Advisory Council (DELAC) meetings for the purpose of providing support to the District and parents. Interpret and translate simultaneously or consecutively during various meetings with parents, expulsion hearings, DELAC meetings, counselor intakes, SST, psychological testing, School Attendance Review Board (SARB) hearings, Individual Education Plan (IEP), parent complaints. Participate in workshops, conferences and/or meetings for the purpose of providing training for professional growth and/or conveying information. Prepare a high volume of written translations of a wide variety of documents, forms, handbooks, testing materials, eligibility reports, psychological reports, calendars, board policies and administrative regulations, stipulated agreements regarding student discipline, instructional and educational materials, IEPs, assessments, bulletins, and other correspondence, and manifestation hearing reports for the purpose of providing and translating materials. Provide training, direction and guidance to bilingual staff in the areas of translation and interpretation for the purpose of maintaining a consistent standard District-wide. Read a variety of materials including letters, instructional materials, brochures, articles, handbooks, bulletins, IEP’s, medical and psychological reports for the purpose of translating materials. Translate a wide variety of documents verbatim and idiomatic materials and conversations from the source language to the target language, including special education IEP meetings and resulting correspondence and reports, forms, handbooks, curriculum and testing materials, legal and medical documents, department forms, email, literary books, state reports, newsletters, flyers, notices, minutes for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of information. Verify translations made by others for the purpose of reviewing and editing materials for accuracy, context, readability, grammar, and style. OTHER DUTIES
Perform related duties as assigned. APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the required qualifications and the supplemental questionnaire questions will be invited to participate in the testing process. All sections of the application must be completed. The section titled “Your Record of Experience” must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position. A resume will NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
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Post is open and promotional with taking precedence. The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year. The District has the right to limit the number of eligible which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education, Experience, Licenses and other Requirements) as outlined below: REQUIRED TESTING
Pre-employment Proficiency Test, which may include multiple choice test, performance test, Qualifications Appraisal Interview (QAI) Bilingual Skills Proficiency Test TENTATIVE TESTING SCHEDULE
Written and Performance Testing Date: 12/10/2025 Qualifications Appraisal Interview Date: 1/8/2025 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to: High School diploma or equivalent supplemented by training or coursework in interpretation and translation technology and two years related experience performing interpreting and translating functions with increasing levels of responsibility. CONTINUING EDUCATION / TRAINING
Training necessary to maintain and/or update skills related to this position. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class C driver license and evidence of insurability Certificate in translation and interpretation is desirable RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide complex, correct and responsible technical and non-technical oral interpretations and written translation work from source language into target language or vice-versa (e.g., Spanish to English) with speed, accuracy and correct pronunciation for various meetings, documents and activities. Respond to questions and interpret or translate appropriately with correct pronunciation from source language to target language (e.g., English to Spanish) with speed and accuracy for both internal and external parties such as staff, parents, students, and/or public agencies for the purpose of providing information and/or routing inquiries. Attend a wide variety of meetings, community meetings, hearings, and interviews for the purpose of serving as an interpreter of conversations (e.g., Spanish to English). Convert a variety of written materials from one language to another with speed and accuracy for the purpose of providing documents from/to second language for use in the classroom and/or for communication with student family members and the non-English speaking community members. Assist in organizing, attends and interprets at District English Learners Advisory Council (DELAC) meetings for the purpose of providing support to the District and parents. Interpret and translate simultaneously or consecutively during various meetings with parents, expulsion hearings, DELAC meetings, counselor intakes, SST, psychological testing, School Attendance Review Board (SARB) hearings, Individual Education Plan (IEP), parent complaints. Participate in workshops, conferences and/or meetings for the purpose of providing training for professional growth and/or conveying information. Prepare a high volume of written translations of a wide variety of documents, forms, handbooks, testing materials, eligibility reports, psychological reports, calendars, board policies and administrative regulations, stipulated agreements regarding student discipline, instructional and educational materials, IEPs, assessments, bulletins, and other correspondence, and manifestation hearing reports for the purpose of providing and translating materials. Provide training, direction and guidance to bilingual staff in the areas of translation and interpretation for the purpose of maintaining a consistent standard District-wide. Read a variety of materials including letters, instructional materials, brochures, articles, handbooks, bulletins, IEP’s, medical and psychological reports for the purpose of translating materials. Translate a wide variety of documents verbatim and idiomatic materials and conversations from the source language to the target language, including special education IEP meetings and resulting correspondence and reports, forms, handbooks, curriculum and testing materials, legal and medical documents, department forms, email, literary books, state reports, newsletters, flyers, notices, minutes for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of information. Verify translations made by others for the purpose of reviewing and editing materials for accuracy, context, readability, grammar, and style. OTHER DUTIES
Perform related duties as assigned. APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the required qualifications and the supplemental questionnaire questions will be invited to participate in the testing process. All sections of the application must be completed. The section titled “Your Record of Experience” must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position. A resume will NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
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