Translator-Interpreter (Spanish Language)

We 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.

About the Role:

A Translator-Interpreter (Spanish Language) prepares written translations of technical, educational, and general material for use by District personnel, parents, and the public and provides simultaneous interpretations at District meetings using headphones and microphones

Job Duties:

• Preparing written translations of speeches, psychological assessments, websites, individualized educational plans, legal materials, workbooks, news articles, examinations, and other instructional and educational materials, bulletins, correspondence, minutes, and forms, and produces verbatim translations of formal and informal meetings using idiomatic expressions when appropriate and necessary to ensure accurate and effective message content and intent transmissions.
• Providing in person or over the phone, simultaneous, consecutive, or sight interpretations at school, community, and District meetings concerning legal situations, such as Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.) meetings, expulsion/suspension hearings, Education Service Center trainings, meetings, and interactions with the public.
• Reviewing translated material submitted by District personnel and other Translator-Interpreters and edits for accuracy of meaning, content, and intent, grammar, and syntax.
• Answering inquiries and interprets and explains words and phrases for meaning and appropriateness.
• Representing the District when responding to inquiries from parents and the public regarding bulletins, memos, and other pieces of correspondence.
• Using office computers in preparing translations.
• Using, distributes, and maintains headsets and microphones used during oral interpretation assignments.
• Overseeing translation equipment check-out, use, and inventory

*The class description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Entrance requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and /or abilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in the designated language. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis providing the candidate can present a recognized certificate showing proficiency in the designated language. If the experience substitution is used, graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency is required.

Experience: Two years of experience composing, editing, and translating materials in English and the designated foreign language and providing immediate oral interpretations during group meetings and in one-to-one situations, preferably in a school district or public institution.

Special: A valid California Driver License. Use of an automobile.

• 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: Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

Application Process:

• All applicants must apply on the LAUSD Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch website to be officially considered**visit www.lausdjobs.org for more information and to apply!
• DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net
• Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.