District Translator

Lompoc Unified School District (CA); Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lompoc Unified School District is seeking a District Translator to provide accurate oral interpretations and written translations between Spanish and English for meetings, documents, and communications. The role supports district operations and student services with attention to confidentiality and accuracy in every translation.

The position typically runs 12 months at 8.0 hours per day. Applicants will undergo pre-employment testing andQualifications Appraisal interviews as part of the

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent supplemented by training or coursework in interpretation and translation technology and two years related experience performing interpreting and translating functions with increasing levels of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex oral interpretations and written translations between source and target language (e.g., Spanish to English) for meetings and documents.
• Translate a wide variety of district materials for classroom and non‑classroom use with speed and accuracy.
• Read and translate materials and verify translations for accuracy, context and readability; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Bilingual: Spanish-English

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with translation training

Job description

DISTRICT TRANSLATOR

The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year. The District has the right to limit the number of eligible which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies.

District Translator positions are typically 12 months / 8.0 hours per day.

Application Process

Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the Required Qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

To be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below.

Required Testing

Pre-employment Proficiency Test, which may include a multiple-choice test, performance test, Qualifications Appraisal Interview (QAI), and Bilingual Skills Proficiency Test

Tentative Testing Schedule for this Recruitment

Written and Performance Testing Date: October 28, 2026
Qualifications Appraisal Interview Date: November 10, 2026

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: High School diploma or equivalent supplemented by training or coursework in interpretation and translation technology and two years of related experience performing interpreting and translating functions with increasing levels of responsibility.

Continuing Education/Training

Training necessary to maintain and/or update skills related to this position.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid Class C driver's license and evidence of insurability
• Certificate in translation and interpretation is desirable

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide complex, correct and responsible technical and non-technical oral interpretations and written translation work from source language into target language or vice-versa (e.g., Spanish to English) with speed, accuracy and correct pronunciation for various meetings, documents and activities; provide specialized assistance and information to callers, visitors and staff; serve as a resource to other District personnel requiring assistance with non-English speaking persons.

Job Duties

• Provide complex, correct and responsible technical and non-technical oral interpretations and written translation work from source language into target language or vice-versa (e.g., Spanish to English) with speed, accuracy and correct pronunciation for various meetings, documents and activities.
• Respond to questions and interpret or translate appropriately with correct pronunciation from source language to target language (e.g., English to Spanish) with speed and accuracy for both internal and external parties such as staff, parents, students, and/or public agencies for the purpose of providing information and/or routing inquiries.
• Attend a wide variety of meetings, community meetings, hearings, and interviews for the purpose of serving as an interpreter of conversations (e.g., Spanish to English).
• Convert a variety of written materials from one language to another with speed and accuracy for the purpose of providing documents from/to second language for use in the classroom and/or for communication with student family members and the non-English speaking community members.
• Assists in organizing, attends and interprets at District English Learners Advisory Council (DELAC) meetings for the purpose of providing support to the District and parents.
• Interpret and translate simultaneously or consecutively during various meetings with parents, expulsion hearings, DELAC meetings, counselor intakes, SST, psychological testing, School Attendance Review Board (SARB) hearings, Individual Education Plan (IEP), parent complaints.
• Participate in workshops, conferences and/or meetings for the purpose of providing training for professional growth and/or conveying information.
• Prepare a high volume of written translations of a wide variety of documents, forms, handbooks, testing materials, eligibility reports, psychological reports, calendars, board policies and administrative regulations, stipulated agreements regarding student discipline, instructional and educational materials, IEPs, assessments, bulletins, and other correspondence, and manifestation hearing reports for the purpose of providing and translating materials.
• Provide training, direction and guidance to bilingual staff in the areas of translation and interpretation for the purpose of maintaining a consistent standard District-wide.
• Read a variety of materials including letters, instructional materials, brochures, articles, handbooks, bulletins, Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s), medical and psychological reports) for the purpose of translating materials.
• Translate a wide variety of documents verbatim and idiomatic materials and conversations from the source language to the target language, including special education IEP meetings and resulting correspondence and reports, forms, handbooks, curriculum and testing materials, legal and medical documents, department forms, email, literary books, state reports, newsletters, flyers, notices, minutes) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of information.
• Verify translations made by others for the purpose of reviewing and editing materials for accuracy, context, readability, grammar, and style.

Other Duties

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Testing

Pre-employment Proficiency Test, which may include multiple choice test, performance test, Qualifications Appraisal Interview (QAI)
Bilingual Skills Proficiency Test

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: High School diploma or equivalent supplemented by training or course work in interpretation and translation technology and two years related experience performing interpreting and translating functions with increasing levels of responsibility.

Continuing Education/Training

Training necessary to maintain and/or update skills related to this position.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid Class C driver license and evidence of insurability
• Certificate in translation and interpretation is desirable

Knowledge of

• Mastery of language usage including vocabulary, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and ratios.
• Read, write, interpret and translate technical information, legally mandated educational requirements, and special education terminology.
• Compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions.
• Solve practical problems.
• Special education behavioral learning and coaching strategies, and cultural references including colloquialisms, slang and other expressions that do not translate literally.
• Multi-cultural concepts and be sensitive to diversity.

Ability to

• Work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups.
• Work with data of varied types and purposes.
• Utilize specific, job-related equipment.
• Simultaneously and consecutively interpret between the source language and the target language between two or more parties; communicating with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Establish effective working relationships.
• Work independently under time constraints and adapting to changing work priorities.

1. All sections of the application must be completed.
2. Incomplete applications will be screened out.
3. The section titled “Your Record of Experience” must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position.
4. A resume will NOT be accepted in‑lieu of a completed application.
5. All correspondence will be done by email only. Please add Governmentjobs.com to your safe sender list as some emails go to junk and/or spam folders.
6. PLEASE include three (3) professional references (this can include paid or unpaid volunteer work, persons who know of your work).