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About the Employer
Welcome to the Santa Maria-Bonita School District website. We are the largest school district in Santa Barbara County with about 17,500 pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade students. In the heart of the coastal agricultural area, we celebrate our families and the support they provide to the students of the District. The District is comprised of seventeen elementary schools, four junior high schools, and one combined elementary and junior high. The district is committed to a high-quality education for each student to develop students who are prepared for limitless possibilities and achievements using their unique gifts and talents to develop skills to reach their maximum potential.
Our Beliefs
We believe each person has inherent value and deserves respect.
We believe all people belong, have a voice and can contribute.
We believe every person has the power and responsibility to take action and make a positive impact.
We believe equity is essential for all persons to thrive.
We believe honesty and integrity build trust.
We believe physical and emotional safety is foundational for personal fulfillment.
We believe excellence comes from curiosity, experience, and perseverance.
We believe that developing empathy inspires a kind community.
We believe service is an act of love.
We believe that there is strength and power in cultural diversity.
We believe that a unified community inspires hope and faith.
Our Mission
The Mission of Santa Maria-Bonita School District, as the unifying force that cultivates and enriches our diverse community, is to ensure every student flourishes by discovering their passion and purpose, exercising self-determination, and developing the skills to reach their maximum potential through a student-centered culture distinguished by
a whole child approach
an inclusive environment
community and family engagement
transformational innovation
and highly effective staff
Parameters
We will make decisions based on what is best for students.
We will welcome all people with dignity and respect.
We will practice responsible stewardship of all our resources.
We will embrace, practice, and model integrity.
We will not compromise our commitment to excellence.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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;
Type 50 words per minute;
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.
Approved: 06/21/17
Requirements / Qualifications

• DMV Printout (Issued within the last 60 days)
• Proof of HS Graduation (minimum requirement. Acceptable documents include copy f diploma, GED certificate, Adult Ed, Official Transcripts, etc.)

Comments and Other Information
TITLE IX - EQUAL EDUCATION / EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Santa Maria-Bonita School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Office/ Title 9 Compliance Officer:
Mark Palmerston
Director of Pupil Personnel Services
708 S. Miller
Santa Maria, CA 93454
805-361-8141
El Distrito Escolar de Santa María-Bonita prohíbe la discriminación, intimidación, hostigamiento (incluido el hostigamiento sexual) o acoso en base a la edad, ascendencia, color, discapacidad, origen étnico, género, expresión de género, identidad de género, información genética, estado de inmigración, estado civil, información médica, origen nacional, estado parental, estado de embarazo, raza, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, real o percibido de una persona, o asociación con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas. Si tiene preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con la Oficina de Equidad / Oficial de Cumplimiento del Título 9:
Mark Palmerston
Director de Servicios Estudiantiles
708 S. Miller
Santa María, CA 93454
805-361-8141