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District Translator (Spanish/English) Full Time

THE NEED
DUAL CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITY 
To fill a current vacancy, 8 hours per day, 11 months per year, itinerant for the Special Education Department at the Education Service Center, and to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for one year.
THE POSITION
Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description (classification specification), including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities, please click here or visit the Classified Human Resources Office. Classification specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Under the direction of the Bilingual Education Programs Coordinator, provide oral translation of communications and written translation of correspondence, forms, letters, reports and other documents between English and designated second language; serve as an interpreter for meetings, assemblies, conferences and other events.
THE CANDIDATE
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or equivalent, supplemented by college-level coursework in English Language, Spanish Language, Interpretation and Translation, or related courses, AND two years of experience composing, editing, and translating materials in English and the designated second language and providing consecutive or simultaneous oral interpretations during group meetings and in one-to-one situations OR three years of experience in a position performing related duties for which bilingualism in the designated second language is a requirement.
An Associate’s degree or a Translation and Interpretation certificate in the designated second language may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver’s license.

Positions(s) require ability to read, write and speak fluently in Spanish or a different designated second language based on District need.

THE DETAILS

TESTING INFORMATION:

The examination process may be comprised of a multiple choice exam, performance assessment, computer skills exam, or any combination of assessment appropriate to determine technical ability to perform the duties listed in the job description.

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be emailed an examination pass. Exam passes will not be sent until after the closing date for the position. A photo ID and the examination pass are required for admittance to the exam.

Step 1: Application Screening (pass/fail) Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meets the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application. If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the performance examination.

Applicants must pass application screening in order to move to the next step in the examination process.

Upon qualifying, applicants will be notified by email the procedures to schedule their written examination. Examination notifications will not be sent until after the closing date for the position. A photo ID is required for admittance to the exam.
Step 2: Performance Examination (pass/fail)  October 10, 2023. A photo ID is required for admittance to the exam.
The exam consists of a two part written examination, (Spanish/English), which includes multiple-choice questions and part two is a computer skills exam. 
Applicants must pass the written and computer skills examinations to move forward to the next step, (qualifications appraisal interview).  

Step 3: Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weighted 50%) to be determined.

All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION:

New Hires – Initial Salary Placement

The District has established criteria in place that recognizes the education and experience new employees bring to their role in supporting students and the services of the District.  Upon approval of the Director of Classified Human Resources, a new employee may be provided with advanced step placement up to Step 5 based on the following criteria:

Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of experience related to the classification)

Additional education at the college level beyond the educational requirements established for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of education related to the position)

All new hires placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period.

Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with the District: an additional 1.20% of base salary after completing 4 years of service, 4.10% at 9 years, 7.08% at 14 years, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% at 29 years.
Promotional and/or transfer candidates will be placed at the appropriate step in accordance with established Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations.

Education Incentives

All active, regular classified employees are eligible for an education incentive if they possess a college degree which is related to their classification and is above and beyond the stated minimum qualifications for their classification.

AA/AS = 2.50%
BA/BS = 2.75%
MA/MS = 3.00%
Ed.D./Ph.D/JD = 3.25%
(Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly)

BENEFITS:
Please click the Benefits tab above or visit Classified Human Resources for a description of benefits offered.

TO APPLY:

Applications may be filed online at: http://www.venturausd.organd MUST be submitted by 11:59PM on the closing date indicated.

Completed applications (including any supplemental applications, proof of licenses or certifications, etc.) MUST be submitted by the above deadlines. Late applications will not be accepted for consideration.

Applications must be sufficiently complete and specific to fully indicate the experience and other qualifications of each applicant. A resume or additional attachments may be included with the application, but may not be submitted in lieu of the required application packet. Falsification or omission of material fact is cause for rejection, removal from the eligibility list, or dismissal from employment.
Individuals protected by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) may request accommodation if needed. In order for appropriate arrangements to be made for testing, your request must be received at the time your application is submitted. If special arrangements are not requested at the time the application is submitted, it is understood that no special accommodations are required. Documentation on the need for accommodation must accompany your request.
 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer of Employment)

  • Employment Verification: The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.    
  • Individuals selected for employment are required to submit to a tuberculosis risk assessment, and, if risk factors are identified, would then be required to submit to a tuberculosis examination to determine freedom from tuberculosis.    
  • The District reserves the right to require a job related physical examination and satisfactory results from such an exam.    
  • Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information, and from employing a person who has been convicted of a violent or serious felony, as defined.    
  • All candidates with a conviction record for offenses other than minor traffic violations, must file a conviction record statement with their application. Such a conviction, or failure to report a record of convictions, may bar you from employment.
  • Other:  Eligibles will be required to provide a current DMV report and/or proof of auto insurance to the Classified Human Resources Department before being certified for a final selection interview for positions that require the employee to drive a district vehicle and/or hold a valid California driver’s license.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

 
The Governing Board is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (BP 0410)

 

INSURANCE

Available to employees who work at least 20 hours per week. Choice of PPO or HMO, Dental and Vision. Premiums paid by the District (includes employee and eligible family members) based on regular weekly hours worked:

20.00-29.99 hours per week; district pays 50% of benefits
30.00-39.99 hours per week; district pays 75% of benefits
40.00 hours per week; district pays 100% of benefits

HOLIDAYS

Approximately 14 paid holidays per year.

VACATION

Vacation is earned based on assigned hours. (For example: a new employee working 8 hours/day, 12-months per year will earn one vacation day per month, up to a total of twelve (12) days of vacation per
year. Employees who work less than 12-months per year or less than 8 hours/day shall be entitled to a prorated share of vacation benefits as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.) Vacation earned increases with years of service with the district. 

SICK LEAVE

The district provides for 1 day of illness leave per month worked, with unlimited accumulation for unused days.

RETIREMENT

Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)  and Social Security

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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

  • Yes, I acknowledge
  • No, I do not acknowledge

02

Please select the highest level of education you have:

  • Doctorate degree
  • Master’s Degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Associate’s Degree
  • Some college or Certificate(s)
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • I do not have education equivalent to the 12th grade

03

If you have earned a degree, please indicate the your major and/or minor field of study. (If none, type N/A.)

04

Please list the specific college-level coursework you have completed in English Language, Spanish Language, Interpretation and Translation, or related courses. (If none, type N/A.)

05

What specific training or certificates do you have related to providing oral interpretation of communications and written translation of correspondence? Please be sure to include the designated language of your training or certificates. (If none, type N/A.)

06

Describe your experience providing oral interpretation of communications, written translation of correspondence and/or serving as an interpreter (from English to Spanish, and from Spanish to English.)

07

What resources have you used to ensure you provide accurate and appropriate interpretation and translation from English to Spanish, and Spanish to English. (If none, type N/A.)

* Required Question

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