Salary : $54,564.00 - $69,660.00 Annually Location : Santa Monica, CA Job Type: PERMANENT, 12-MONTH Job Number: 541446-25-01 Department: EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Opening Date: 09/16/2024 Closing Date: 10/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific BASIC FUNCTION AND QUALIFICATIONSBenefits Include:
- Employees' children are eligible to attend SMMUSD schools
- PERS (retirement pension)
- 13 paid vacation days (annual)
- Up to 17 paid holidays
- 12 paid sick days (annual)
BASIC FUNCTION Under general supervision, performs the translation and interpretation of written and oral communication for District and site-level communications, forms, and meetings including technical, complex, or sensitive topics/materials. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: High school degree or evidence of equivalent educational attainment. EXPERIENCE: One year of paid experience translating between English and a designated second language for organizations or groups. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION: A valid California Driver License and availability of private transportation or ability to obtain transportation between job sites is required. Must be available to attend night and weekend meetings and have the use of a personal telephone. Forty (40) hours of training for translation/interpretation with a certificate of completion is preferred. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICSNOTE: The statements listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Provide translation and interpretation services for district office, school sites, and the Board of Education to ensure cross-cultural understanding of intended issues, objectives, and accomplishments in a designated second language Translate documents and formal communications that may include technical vocabulary, idiomatic nuance, or sensitive/confidential information (e.g. IEPs, legal documents, district policies and memos, medical/enrollment registration forms) Use a variety of computer programs to recreate and properly format translated documents and communications materials (e.g. PowerPoint presentations) to match original materials Conduct consecutive or simultaneous interpretation (one-way or bi-directional) for a variety of district and school-site meetings, workshops, conferences, and special events (e.g. Board Meetings, School Site Council, IEP Meetings, SPSA, SARB), utilizing microphones, headsets, and related translation/interpretation technology as necessary Provide interpretation of recorded meeting and conversations Review and provide feedback for translation/interpretation work conducted in other departments or at school sites (e.g. newsletters, flyers, social media posts) Assist in the development and administration of in-service trainings for district staff regarding job-related topics (e.g. language support services, building cultural competency) Maintain an accurate record of work requests and completed materials, preparing related reports as requested Perform related duties as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS KNOWLEDGE:
- Proper language usage (grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax) in English and a designated second language.
- Regional differences in word usage and idioms.
- Equivalents of general technical and subject-matter terms between translated languages.
ABILITY TO:
- Speak, read, and write effectively and accurately in idiomatic English and a designated second language.
- Conduct both consecutive and simultaneous interpretation of conversations, meetings, and presentations.
- Research and utilize unfamiliar technical terms in English and a designated second language.
- Work independently with little-to-no technical supervision.
- Work cooperatively with others.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Translator/Interpreter classification is differentiated from the Bilingual Community Liaison classification in that it conducts simultaneous oral interpretation in addition to assisting in the development trainings and evaluating other's translation and interpretation work whereas the Bilingual Community Liaison conducts consecutive oral interpretation while promoting positive relationships between school sites and students' families. SUPERVISION AND WORKING CONDITIONSSUPERVISION Supervision is received from a district administrator or site principal. This classification has no supervisory responsibilities, but may train others and provide technical feedback to district staff regarding translation and interpretation work. WORKING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT: Works is performed in an office environment with frequent interruptions, moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Some work is performed off-site attending various trainings, meetings, and school sites. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations. Seeing to read a variety of paperwork, emails and other materials. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Sitting while operating a computer for long periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials. SELECTION PROCEDURES THE APPLICATION PROCESS: To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment. THE EXAMINATION PROCESS: For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process will consist of any one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, Written Test, Performance Test, and/or Structured Interview. Additional information pertaining to the examination process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. EXAMINATION PROTESTS: Protest of any part of the examination process must be in writing and received in the office of the Director of Classified Personnel no later than five (5) working days from the date you were notified of examination results. All notifications are sent electronically via email. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. We are not responsible for any incoming mail that is lost or misdirected after it has been entrusted to the US Postal Service. ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing at the time you submit your application. ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LIST: This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period one (1) year, unless otherwise noted, or until there are fewer than three (3) ranks of eligible candidates who are available. Candidates are placed on the eligibility list in rank order according to their final examination score. Final examination scores will not change, but ranking may change as other candidates are added or removed from the list. ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the appointed salary schedule. When filling a permanent vacancy, a new employee may request a higher salary placement based on having training and experience that greatly exceeds the minimum qualifications. An employee may submit a formal request for advanced step consideration on or after the first day of employment. Education transcripts, training certificates, and additional references may be requested for verification purposes. HOW YOU WILL HEAR FROM US: All correspondence and notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner; as if it was a function of your job. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. Header image by vector4stock on Freepik. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR JOB APPLICANTS ACCOMODATION FOR DISABLED: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these selection procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing and attach your request to the completed application packet. PREFERENCE POINTS: Seniority credit, based on length of service, is added to the final passing score of permanent employees. Veteran's credits are added for entry level examinations as follows: 5 points for non-disabled veterans; 10 points for disabled veterans. Veteran is defined as serving at least 30 days active duty during war or qualifying armed conflict. A DD-214 must be presented on or before date of the examination. ELIGIBILITY LIST: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed in rank order on the eligibility list. Final selection will be made from the top three available ranks only. When a promotional and open eligibility list is established, the promotional list will be used first. Eligibility lists are usually established for one calendar year. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All potential employees must provide evidence of their identity and authorization to work in the United States before they will be hired. State law requires employees to provide proof that they have had a recent negative tuberculosis test result. All new employees are fingerprinted and conviction records, if any, are checked. SALARIES, MERIT INCREASES & ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT: Salaries generally begin on the first step of the appropriate salary range. Permanent employees receive an increase after six months of continuous satisfactory service and equal raises based on merit at subsequent one year intervals for a total of five increases. Relevant experience and/or education in excess of entry requirements may permit employment at other than the first step. If employed at a higher step, salary increases are granted annually until reaching the end of the salary range. BENEFITS: Permanent employees will receive paid holidays, sick leave, vacation and longevity benefits per bargaining unit contract or Personnel Commission Merit Rules. The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to full-time employees and their families, which includes major medical and dental. (Permanent employees who work less than full-time, but a minimum of four (4) hours will contribute an amount proportionate to the number of assigned hours for major medical and dental.) Employees belong to the Public Employees' Retirement System to which the District makes contributions approximately equal to those deducted from the employee's pay. Assuring Equal Opportunities through the Merit System since 1938. SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL COMMISSION 1717 4th Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District does not discriminate based on actual or perceived sex, age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, gender, mental and/or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, and a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (Revised April 2008) 01
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: The information you provide on this application will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. Please be accurate, truthful, and thorough in your responses as your application is part of the selection process. Referring to your application/resume, listing see resume , or incomplete responses will
NOT qualify as a response to any question and may result in
DISQUALIFICATION.Your experience, education, training, and certification must be listed on your application in order to be considered. Any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from this examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
- I confirm that I have read, understand, and accept the above terms
02 Please read the following statement regarding compensation: New employees start on the first step (Step A) of their classification's salary range.
Translator/Interpreter begins on step A: $4,547 per month. On the first day of employment, new employees will be given 60 days to submit a formal request for advanced step placement.Employees who have experience and education that greatly exceed the minimum qualifications may be considered for placement on steps above A.
ONLY INFORMATION ON YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT.Transcripts, certificates, and additional references or materials may be requested for verification purposes.
- I confirm that I have read, understand, and accept the above terms
03 Select the option below that best corresponds with your employment status:
- I am a current employee of SMMUSD
- I am a former employee of SMMUSD
- Neither of the above
04 If you are a current or former employee of SMMUSD, please list the year you were hired and your classification title(s). If you are not a current or former SMMUSD employee, type N/A. 05 Select the option below that best describes your highest level of education completed:
- High school diploma or recognized equivalent
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
- None of the above
06 Select the option below that best describes the amount of professional experience you possess
orally interpreting between English and Spanish for an organization or group.
- Some experience but less than six months
- Six months but less than one year
- One year but less than two
- Two years but less than three
- Three years but less than five
- Five years or more
07 Describe your professional duties and responsibilities related to
orally interpreting between English and Spanish for an organization or group.Be sure to include (1) your job title, (2) the employer(s) where the experience was obtained, (3) the date(s) the work was performed, (4) the type of oral interpretation services you provided. 08 Select the option below that best describes the amount of professional experience you possess
translating written documents between English and Spanish for an organization or group.
- Some experience but less than six months
- Six months but less than one year
- One year but less than two
- Two years but less than three
- Three years but less than five
- Five years or more
09 Describe your professional duties and responsibilities related to
translating written material between English and Spanish for an organization or group.Be sure to include (1) your job title, (2) the employer(s) where the experience was obtained, (3) the date(s) the work was performed, (4) the type of materials and/or documents you translated. 10 Attending periodic night and/or weekend meetings is
required for this position.
- I confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to the above terms
11 Do you currently possess a valid Class C driver license and the availability of private transportation OR access to transportation between job sites?
Required Question