Substitute Tester/Interpreter/Translator (2026-27 School Year)

Summary: Interprets at parent meetings, administers and scores language assessment tests; completes appropriate recoding of test results and parent notification forms; assists in translating or interpreting and performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills: Ability to fluently speak, read, and write English and one or more of the following target primary languages: Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Punjabi, Vietnamese or Mandarin; skill and accuracy in oral and written directions; ability to maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults.

Interpreters must be willing to travel to various sites within the District.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED. Resume Additional Requirement: Possession of valid California Driver's License and car for use in district business. A language assessment will be given to qualified candidates. As required by state law, should you be employed by the District, your fingerprints will be taken and submitted to the Justice Department and the FBI for a back ground check.

Application Requirements: Resume High School diploma or GED. Salary: $ 25.00/hr; Hours are Variable Required Application Procedure: Apply Online. An online application and all documents supporting the application requirements noted above must accompany your application by the closing date in order to receive consideration for this position.

It shall be the applicant's responsibility to supply copies of all documentation, letters of recommendation etc. or other related materials. Selection Procedure: A screening committee will evaluate each application, personal resume, and other letters of reference. Interviews will be scheduled for qualified applicants.

If after interviews suitable applicants are not found, the search will continue. As required by California State Law, should you be employed by the District, your fingerprints will be taken and submitted to the Justice Department and the FBI for a background check. Processing fee will be at applicant's expense. Panama-Buena Vista Union School District prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual), intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status , religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

P-BVUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to participate in the application or hiring process may contact the District's Section 504 Coordinator for assistance.

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment (including sexual), intimidation and bullying or title IX equity, 504 accommodations and compliance concerns should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services , Dr. Lynn Paslay at (661) 831-8331 ext. 6132 , lpaslay@pbvusd.k12.ca.us or 4200 Ashe Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313 .

The District's Title IX Notice and complete policy can be found on the District's website at https://www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us/families/title-ix-information .