TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETER - ARMENIAN (2240) at Glendale Unified School District
About the Employer
In Glendale Unified schools, we focus on maximizing student achievement, fostering students’ social and emotional growth, and creating a vibrant, inclusive environment where all children can learn and thrive. Glendale Unified is the third largest school district in Los Angeles County. We proudly serve 25,000 students in preschool through 12th grade and beyond. We proudly offer dual immersion programs in seven languages; Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Glendale Unified also offers six magnet schools focused on technology, world languages, and visual and performing arts, and a wide variety of Career and Technical Education pathways beginning in middle school. Through a collaborative partnership with Glendale Community College, Glendale Unified offers students multiple opportunities to earn college credit before they graduate from high school, including our Hoover Early College Academy and Glendale High Cloud Computing and Computer Science Academy. We are excelling together to provide our students with endless pathways for success! Several of our schools are recipients of prestigious awards such as: National Blue Ribbon Schools, California Distinguished Schools, California Gold Ribbon Schools, and Title I Academic Achieving Schools. Glendale Unified is a diverse school district that welcomes students and families from all over the world. Our students come from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds and speak 35 different languages.
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position requires full proficiency in the Armenian and English languages (read, write, and speak). Application materials must clearly demonstrate relevant skills and experience. Provides simultaneous and consecutive oral translation/interpretation between English and the designated foreign language during a variety of District and school meetings, legal proceedings, hearings, and home visits to assist District personnel, outside agency representatives, students and parents. Translates complex and general written materials between English and the designated foreign language.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS DESCRIPTION
TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETER
DEFINITION:
Provides simultaneous and consecutive oral translation/interpretation between English and the designated foreign language during a variety of District and school meetings, legal proceedings, hearings, and home visits to assist District personnel, outside agency representatives, students and parents. Translates complex and general written materials between English and the designated foreign language.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
A Translator/Interpreter provides simultaneous and consecutive bilingual oral translation/interpretation during legal proceedings (e.g. IEP, SST, IILP), expulsion/ suspension hearings (Pre-SARB/SARB); school/community/District meetings; and home visits, for District personnel (administrators, counselors, psychologists, nurses, teachers), outside agency representatives (e.g. attorneys, law enforcement personnel, social services representatives), parents, and students. In addition, a Translator/ Interpreter translates complex technical, legal, and medical documents (e.g. expulsion reports, IEP/Special Ed. assessments, psychologist's reports, Board Policy) as well as general materials (e.g., handbooks, manuals, forms, memos, correspondence).
A Community Liaison - Bilingual establishes and maintains an effective liaison between the school and student's home providing responsible assistance to parents. Provides bilingual oral and written translation of general information as necessary.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
General supervision is provided by the assigned supervisor.
No supervision is exercised over District personnel.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Provides simultaneous and consecutive bilingual oral translation/interpretation at school, community, home visits, and District meetings such as Individualized Education Program conferences, Student Study Teams, expulsion/suspension hearings.
Translates complex technical, legal, and medical documents including expulsion reports, IEP/Special Ed. assessments, psychologist's reports, and Board Policy, as well as general materials such as handbooks, manuals, forms, memos, correspondence. Prepares written translations of District meetings and conferences.
Reviews and proofreads as necessary written translations submitted by District personnel and edits for accuracy of meaning, grammar, syntax, and idiomatic and cultural appropriateness.
Administers English and designated foreign language proficiency tests to students at District offices or school sites. Generates and maintains related forms and reports.
Arranges for transportation of parents and students to District meetings.
Answers phone calls in the designated foreign language as necessary.
Operates translation headphone equipment (Silent Translator) to facilitate simultaneous interpretations at District meetings.
Utilizes a computerized bilingual word processing program for written translations and subsequent file retention.
Performs related general clerical duties including, but not limited to, maintaining necessary files and typing of translated materials.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
CLASS QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and idiomatic usage of both the English language and the designated foreign language.
Computers and standard office equipment, Microsoft Word and other standard software.
English and the designated foreign language equivalent of general, technical, and subject matter terms.
Ability to:
Compose, edit, and translate materials in English and the designated foreign language and to provide simultaneous and/or consecutive oral translation or interpretation during group meetings and in one-to-one situations.
Listen to English and speak in the designated language simultaneously.
Translate accurately.
Use a computer and related software to compose and type a variety of materials.
Work without technical supervision and take responsibility for accuracy of translation.
Translate materials within specified time limits.
Speak in public meetings.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District personnel, students, parents, and outside agency personnel.
Be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates and maintain insurability.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Minimum requirements:
One year of experience in composing, editing, and translating materials in English and the designated foreign language and providing consecutive or simultaneous oral translation or interpretations during group meetings and in one-to-one situations.
Computer skills, including adequate proficiency in using Microsoft Word and other standard software, for bilingual translation.
Desirable: Written and oral proficiency in an additional language.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and the use of personal transportation. Also, ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates, and maintain insurability.
Any other combination of education, training and experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered.
OTHER
Working Conditions:
Environment:
Regularly works in an office environment; occasionally outside; will be required to use a personal vehicle in the course of duties; will be required to attend evening meetings and some travel; and may be required to work overtime. Work environment is generally clean and the noise level is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer and other office equipment; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch to file; seeing to view a computer monitor and read a variety of materials; and hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the phone. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, some outdoor activity and exposure to outside weather conditions.
03/2002 - Classification established by Personnel Commission
05/10/2016 - Minor Revisions to Class Description
06/13/2017 - Minor Revision to Employment Standards
Requirements / Qualifications
Recruitment Type: OPEN COMPETITIVE Location: Administration Center/Various, California Department: Equity, Access & Family Engagement CURRENT VACANCY: One full-time position (8 hrs./day, 12 mos./yr.), with full benefits, in the Equity, Access & Family Engagement Office, at the Administration Center. Minimum requirements: -One year of experience in composing, editing, and translating materials in English and the designated foreign language and providing consecutive or simultaneous oral translation or interpretations during group meetings and in one-to-one situations. -Computer skills, including adequate proficiency in using Microsoft Word and other standard software for bilingual translation. Desirable: Written and oral proficiency in additional languages. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and the use of personal transportation. Also, ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates, and to maintain insurability. Any other combination of education, training and experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered.
No online application process through EDJOIN. To apply: Visit www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Classified Employment > Classified Opportunities. Incomplete applications are disqualified. Attached resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed district application. If desired, resumes and other supporting documents may be scanned and attached to supplement a completed application form. A review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on the evaluation, those whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details at the appropriate time. Salary: Salary amounts listed above indicate the first and last steps of the range. Probationary period: 130 days of paid service.
Requirements / Qualifications
Recruitment Type: OPEN COMPETITIVE Location: Administration Center/Various, California Department: Equity, Access & Family Engagement CURRENT VACANCY: One full-time position (8 hrs./day, 12 mos./yr.), with full benefits, in the Equity, Access & Family Engagement Office, at the Administration Center. Minimum requirements: -One year of experience in composing, editing, and translating materials in English and the designated foreign language and providing consecutive or simultaneous oral translation or interpretations during group meetings and in one-to-one situations. -Computer skills, including adequate proficiency in using Microsoft Word and other standard software for bilingual translation. Desirable: Written and oral proficiency in additional languages. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and the use of personal transportation. Also, ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates, and to maintain insurability. Any other combination of education, training and experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered.
No online application process through EDJOIN. To apply: Visit www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Classified Employment > Classified Opportunities. Incomplete applications are disqualified. Attached resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed district application. If desired, resumes and other supporting documents may be scanned and attached to supplement a completed application form. A review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on the evaluation, those whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details at the appropriate time. Salary: Salary amounts listed above indicate the first and last steps of the range. Probationary period: 130 days of paid service.
Comments and Other Information
Prior to employment, a candidate must submit evidence of COVID vaccination and proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice and a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid).
Statement of Non-discrimination (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:
Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, titleix@gusd.net
Section 504 Coordinator: Hagop Eulmessekian, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1416, heulmessekian@gusd.net
Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, kking@gusd.net
Comments and Other Information
Prior to employment, a candidate must submit evidence of COVID vaccination and proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice and a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid).
Statement of Non-discrimination (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:
Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, titleix@gusd.net
Section 504 Coordinator: Hagop Eulmessekian, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1416, heulmessekian@gusd.net
Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, kking@gusd.net
Application Deadline
11/22/2022 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/1/2022
Contact
Edwin Momartin
818-241-3111 Ext. 1256
818-241-3111 Ext. 1256
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$3,549.87 - $5,078.67 Monthly
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time