Translator/Interpreter - Armenian

Description

This position requires full proficiency in the Armenian and English languages (read, write, and speak). Application materials must clearly demonstrate relevant skills and experience.

Provides simultaneous and consecutive oral translation/interpretation between English and the designated foreign language during a variety of District and school meetings, legal proceedings, hearings, and home visits to assist District personnel, outside agency representatives, students and parents. Translates complex and general written materials between English and the designated foreign language.

CURRENT VACANCY: One full-time position (8 hrs./day, 12 mos./yr.), with full benefits, in the Dual Immersion & English Learner Services Department, at the Administration Center. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Daily assignments require travel between various district sites (Glendale, La Crescenta, Montrose). This position requires the possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and the use of personal transportation. Also, ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates, and to maintain insurability.

Examples of Duties

Note: The following is only a partial list of examples of duties. A more complete list of duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our website at

-Provides simultaneous and consecutive bilingual oral translation/interpretation at school, community, home visits, and District meetings such as Individualized Education Program conferences, Student Study Teams, expulsion/suspension hearings.

-Translates complex technical, legal, and medical documents including expulsion reports, IEP/Special Ed. assessments, psychologist's reports, and Board Policy, as well as general materials such as handbooks, manuals, forms, memos, correspondence. Prepares written translations of District meetings and conferences.

-Reviews and proofreads as necessary written translations submitted by District personnel and edits for accuracy of meaning, grammar, syntax, and idiomatic and cultural appropriateness.

-Operates translation headphone equipment (Silent Translator) to facilitate simultaneous interpretations at District meetings.

-Utilizes a computerized bilingual word processing program for written translations and subsequent file retention.

Employment Standards

Minimum requirements:

-One year of experience in composing, editing, and translating materials in English and the designated foreign language and providing consecutive or simultaneous oral translation or interpretations during group meetings and in one-to-one situations.

-Computer skills, including adequate proficiency in using Microsoft Word and other standard software for bilingual translation.

Desirable: Written and oral proficiency in additional languages.

Any other combination of education, training and experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered.

Working Conditions:

Environment:

Regularly works in an office environment; occasionally outside; will be required to use a personal vehicle in the course of duties; will be required to attend evening meetings and some travel; and may be required to work overtime. Work environment is generally clean and the noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer and other office equipment; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch to file; seeing to view a computer monitor and read a variety of materials; and hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the phone. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, some outdoor activity and exposure to outside weather conditions.

Examination Process

To apply: Visit

Step-by-step online employment application guide:

Phone inquiries are welcome at, Ext. 1378.

Incomplete applications are disqualified. Attached resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed district application. If desired, resumes and other supporting documents may be scanned and attached to supplement a completed application form.

A review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on the evaluation, those whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details at the appropriate time.

Salary: Salary amounts listed above indicate the first and last steps of the range.

Probationary period: 130 days of paid service.

After an offer of employment, a candidate must submit evidence of freedom from tuberculosis, fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice, and a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid).

Statement of Non-discrimination (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:

Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St.,, Ext. 1209,

Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson,, Ext. 1500,

Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St.,, Ext. 1209,