Interpreter/Translator (Spanish)

Bellflower Unified School District•Bellflower, CA

About The Position

The Interpreter/Translator provides specialized written translation and oral interpretation services in English and Spanish under general supervision. The role supports communication among students, families, staff, and community members by translating District communications and facilitating live interactions, including instructional, educational, parent-facing, and community-facing communications. Services may be provided in person, by telephone, or through video conferencing, using consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation as appropriate. The position focuses on language access rather than clerical or other administrative support duties and does not exercise supervisory authority. The Interpreter/Translator also reviews source materials for meaning and context, verifies intent with District personnel when needed, maintains bilingual glossaries and terminology references, formats and files materials in varied formats, prepares reports in the designated language, and provides voice-over narration for District audio and video recordings. Work is performed primarily in office, school, meeting, and virtual environments, with regular public contact, frequent interruptions, occasional travel between District sites, and access to sensitive and confidential information.

Requirements

Two years of professional experience providing oral interpretation or written translation services.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to translate written materials and interpret oral communication between English and Spanish.
Ability to proofread, review, and edit translations for accuracy, clarity, and formatting.
Ability to estimate translation time, prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to recreate and format documents using standard office equipment and software applications.
Ability to maintain records, files, and reports.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with staff, students, parents, and members of the public.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and effectively under pressure and frequent interruptions.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
Ability to model respectful and inclusive communication and interactions with individuals of varied languages, abilities, religions, and cultures.
Knowledge of English and Spanish grammar, vocabulary, syntax, spelling, punctuation, and idiomatic usage in oral and written forms.
Knowledge of translation and interpretation practices and techniques, including consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation.
Knowledge of standard office equipment and specialized language and translation software and tools.
Knowledge of recordkeeping and reporting practices; effective communication techniques; District terminology, policies, and procedures; and laws, regulations, and District policies governing confidentiality of student and education records.

Responsibilities

Translate written District materials into the designated second language, including IEPs, SPSAs, LCAPs, bulletins, presentations, parent correspondence, and other instructional materials.
Interpret orally between English and Spanish for limited-English-proficient individuals at Board, IEP, parent/teacher, student, and other District meetings, in person, by telephone, or through video conferencing.
Use consecutive and simultaneous interpretation as appropriate.
Perform sight translation by reading English-language documents aloud in the designated second language during meetings and conferences as needed.
Review source materials for meaning and context, verify intent with District personnel as needed, and produce accurate, clear, idiomatic translations suited to the audience and tone.
Develop and maintain bilingual glossaries and terminology references for consistent translation of District and education-specific terms.
Format, maintain, and file translated and interpreted materials in various formats, including word processing documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and forms.
Prepare reports in the designated language.
Provide voice-over narration in the designated language for District audio and video recordings.
Perform related duties as assigned.