Interpreter (Spanish Language)

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

An Interpreter (Spanish Language), provides oral communication between speakers of English and Spanish during formal meetings before the Board of Education and at other District, school, and community meetings and in one-to-one situations. 
 

Typical duties include:

• Providing simultaneous and consecutive interpretations at school, community, and District meetings; press conferences; and in legal situations, such as Board of Education meetings, Individualized Education Program conferences, and expulsion/suspension hearings.
• Providing “voice-over” narration in Spanish for educational television programs.
• Interpreting idiomatic and formal terminology in English and Spanish.
• Answering inquiries and interpreting and explaining the meaning of words and phrases.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION
Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

EXPERIENCE

Two years of experience providing simultaneous* and consecutive oral interpretations in English and Spanish during group meetings and in one-to-one situations.

*Simultaneous Interpretation: when an interpreter translates the message from the source language to the target language in real-time, without waiting for the speaker to pause.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

An Interpreter (Spanish Language) must be able to speak fluent Spanish and English.

SPECIAL
A valid driver's license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of private transportation, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for the Interpreter (Spanish Language) position is a highly skilled individual who is fully proficient in both English and Spanish, with the ability to perform simultaneous and consecutive interpretations in a variety of settings. This individual demonstrates strong knowledge of both idiomatic and formal language usage and can communicate clearly and distinctly in both languages.

The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Provide accurate and impartial interpretations during group meetings and one-to-one conversations.
• Listen attentively to lengthy passages in English or Spanish and repeat the information faithfully for the intended audience.
• Perform simultaneous translation, listening in one language while conveying the message in the other with accuracy and ease.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and impartiality in all situations.
• Build effective working relationships with District personnel, students, families, and members of the public.