Substitute Language Translator - English/Spanish

Santa Clara County Office Of Education • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Language Translator - English/Spanish provides oral translation of communications and written translation of correspondence and other documents between English and Spanish. The role serves as an interpreter for meetings, conferences, and other events, and provides written and simultaneous oral translation for County Office of Education meetings and other programs. This is an on-call, part-time, temporary substitute position; sites and schedules vary based on organizational needs.

Requirements

• Any one of the following education pathways: a bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or Spanish; an associate's degree plus a Translating/Interpreting certificate; or proof of enrollment in a degree program with at least 48 college semester units plus a Translating/Interpreting certificate.
• One year of experience translating and interpreting materials and communications between English and Spanish.
• Valid California Class C driver's license.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Pass an oral and written Spanish proficiency examination.
• Applicants educated outside the United States must have foreign transcripts evaluated by an approved agency before being invited to the written exam; the evaluation summary must state high school completion and, if applicable, any college degrees held.

Responsibilities

• Translate communications orally between English and Spanish.
• Translate correspondence and other documents in writing between English and Spanish.
• Interpret at meetings, conferences, and other events.
• Provide written and simultaneous oral translation for County Office of Education meetings and other programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time