Bilingual Typist Clerk

Palmdale School District•Palmdale, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs routine clerical work, requiring proficiency in both English and Spanish for writing, speaking, and simple calculations. The role involves assisting with bilingual learning materials, record keeping, attendance tracking, form completion, and interpreting for non-English speaking parents. Responsibilities include operating office equipment, registering new students, communicating between school, teachers, and parents, and making home visits for oral translation. The clerk will also translate written documents from English to Spanish, such as school letters, announcements, newsletters, awards, and report cards. Additional duties may include assisting with clerical and health needs during periods of reduced staff or peak workload.

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.