Bilingual Typist Clerk

Palmdale School District • Palmdale, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs routine clerical work, requiring the ability to write, spell, and speak correctly in both English and Spanish, and to make simple arithmetical calculations. The role involves assisting in the preparation and reinforcement of bilingual learning materials, performing record keeping, taking attendance, filling out forms, and interpreting for non-English speaking parents. The clerk will also operate office equipment, register new students, communicate between school, teacher, and parents, make home visits for oral translation, and translate written documents from English to Spanish. Additional duties may include assisting in other areas during periods of reduced staff or peak workloads, such as school clerical and health assistance.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• 40 Net Words Per Minute typing speed.
• Proficiency in Spanish language in addition to English.

Nice To Haves

• Some general clerical experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and reinforcement of the presentation of bilingual learning materials and in the performance of other bilingual activities.
• Perform record keeping activities; take attendance and maintain attendance records; fill out forms and applications as needed; assist in maintaining testing and other records.
• Telephone and interpret for non-English speaking parents, when directed, to inform them of the behavioral or academic standing of their child; interpret at parent/teacher conferences.
• Attend and participate in faculty, staff, inservice and parent conferences and meetings.
• Operate audio-visual equipment, computer, copying machines and other related equipment.
• Register new students, and communicate between school, teacher, and parents.
• Make home visits (with teacher/principal) to assist with oral translation.
• Attend BAC and PTA meetings, and Kindergarten Orientation to assist with oral translation.
• Translate in writing from English to Spanish all school letters, PSD announcements, school newsletters, school awards, BAC, school plan, and school report card.
• Assist in other areas at times of reduced office staff or peak periods including in the areas of school clerical and health assistance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Seventeen (17) paid holidays that fall within the work year.
• Sick leave shall be granted in the proportion of daily hours worked.
• Vacation is earned at the prescribed rate as part of compensation, and does not become vested until after completion of the initial probationary period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED