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Santa Maria-Bonita School District Trilingual District Translator

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/trilingual program expenditures.

Representative duties include performing a variety of complex oral and written translations in English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languages including materials of a privileged or sensitive nature; reading and translating written materials including District forms and expulsion notification requiring specific vocabulary; compiling reports and summaries in Spanish, English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languages; performing a variety of clerical duties including typing, proofreading, filing and the recording of data in English, Spanish, Mixtec and other Indigenous Languages; assisting supervisor by following up on administrative or clerical detail including contact with members of the educational community; maintaining a variety of alphabetical, numerical and subject matter files and records; preparing and processing requisitions; performing various secretarial duties, including answering the telephone and greeting visitors; responding to inquiries from office visitors or telephone contacts regarding the Bilingual/Trilingual Programs; receiving, sorting, and distributing mail; preparing input data for a computerized record management storage and retrieval system, and utilizing output reports in the operational functions of the assigned office; attending District, School, Parent and Community related meetings and serving as translator/interpreter of conversations in English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languages as required; assisting with coordinating workshops, classes and seminars as requested; composing and typing routine correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes, agendas, reports and other related materials independently or from general instructions; maintaining and monitoring Bilingual/Trilingual budget and expenditures; assisting with budget planning as directed; operating a variety of standard office equipment including computer, calculator, copier and transcription equipment; performing related duties as assigned.

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, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languages; perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, duplicating and maintaining routine records; communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languages; 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 equivalent to graduation from High School supplemented by training or experience in written translation and/or oral interpretation in English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languages; and one-year experience performing varied general office or clerical functions.