JOB
Santa Maria-Bonita School District
TRILINGUAL DISTRICT TRANSLATOR
(ENGLISH-SPANISH-MIXTEC AND OTHER INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES)
BASIC FUNCTION
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
Perform a variety of complex oral and written translations in English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous
languages including materials of a privileged or sensitive natureE; read and translate written materials including
District forms and expulsion notification requiring specific vocabularyE; compile reports and summaries in
Spanish, English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languagesE; perform a variety of clerical duties including
typing, proofreading, filing and the recording of data in English, Spanish, Mixtec and other Indigenous
LanguagesE; assist supervisor by following up on administrative or clerical detail including contact with members
of the educational communityE; maintain a variety of alphabetical, numerical and subject matter files and
recordsE; prepare and process requisitionsE; perform various secretarial duties, including answering the
telephone and greeting visitorsE; respond to inquiries from office visitors or telephone contacts regarding the
Bilingual/Trilingual ProgramsE; receive, sort, and distribute mailE; prepare input data for a computerized record
management storage and retrieval system, and utilize output reports in the operational functions of the assigned
officeE; attend District, School, Parent and Community related meetings and serve as translator/interpreter of
conversations in English, Spanish, Mixtec and other indigenous languages as requiredE; assist with coordinating
workshops, classes and seminars as requestedE; compose and type routine correspondence, memoranda,
meeting minutes, agendas, reports and other related materials independently or from general instructionsE;
maintain and monitor Bilingual/Trilingual budget and expendituresE; assist with budget planning as directedE;
operate a variety of standard office equipment including computer, calculator, copier and transcription
equipmentE; perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
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
Any combination 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.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated exceptional ability to translate written material from English to Spanish and Spanish to English;
Possession of a valid California Driver's license;
Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment:
Office and School environment;
Evening or variable hours;
Driving a vehicle to conduct work;
Attend training and conferences locally and outside the district and state;
Make home visits as required.
Physical Abilities:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and translation equipment;
Standing for extended periods of time;
Kneeling or crouching, reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally and bending at the waist to store
and retrieve files;
Hearing and speaking to exchange information;
Seeing to read various materials;
Must be able to lift and/or move light to moderately heavy objects up to 25 pounds.
