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Hayward Unified School District
Substitute Translator-Interpreter (Spanish)
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What they do
An Interpreter or Translator uses language and communication skills to convert words and concepts from one spoken language to another, or from spoken language to sign language. Works with written information and texts to create translations that are accurate and capture the style and nuance of the original text.
$63,480 / year median in California
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Under the direction of the Superintendent or other assigned administrator, translate and produce a variety of general, technical, legal and medical documents, materials and script between English and Spanish for schools and district office staff: provide simultaneous interpretations during formal presentations at schools and district meeting sites using interpretation equipment.
Read, translate, and produce a variety of documents, forms, materials, information bulletins, website information, handbooks, correspondence and news releases; prepare drafts and finished, proofed translations; produce verbatim translations. Provide simultaneous interpretations using Spanish for district and school functions; attend meetings as necessary; translate and interpret minutes of meetings; extract and summarize materials. Use headphones and microphones during oral interpretations of meeting and presentations as necessary; use word processing equipment, microcomputers and standard office equipment. Perform other duties, related to the job, as assigned.
Read, translate, and produce a variety of documents, forms, materials, information bulletins, website information, handbooks, correspondence and news releases; prepare drafts and finished, proofed translations; produce verbatim translations. Provide simultaneous interpretations using Spanish for district and school functions; attend meetings as necessary; translate and interpret minutes of meetings; extract and summarize materials. Use headphones and microphones during oral interpretations of meeting and presentations as necessary; use word processing equipment, microcomputers and standard office equipment. Perform other duties, related to the job, as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF Translation and interpreting techniques, procedures and associated equipment. Designated language plus English. The duties of a Translator - Interpreter. Principles of auditing Pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary in the designated language. Computers, appropriate software for the job and peripheral equipment. Modern office procedures and practices.ABILITY TO
Communicate and interact with others in a variety of both formal and informal settings using courtesy, tact and patience in a manner that reflects positively on the District. Read, write, speak and translate English and the designated language. Extract and summarize material. Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or equivalent plus additional training in education or a related field required. Experience as an Interpreter - Translator preferred.LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California driver's license. Incumbent will be involved in field work which requires travel in personal vehicle to various sites. Exams are required for ALL applicants Qualifying Exams will be conducted online. More information will be provided once your application is accepted.Please note:
The qualifying pass point on written examinations may be an actual score or an adjusted score based on the difficulty of the examination, the quality of the competition, and the needs of the service. Substitute positions are on call as needed. Hours will vary.OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 784-2648. The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community's rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students' own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes. We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community.We look for applicants who:
- Reflect our diverse community
- Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
- Empower students furthest from opportunity
- Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility
- Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
- Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
- Foster students' potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.