Assistant Spanish Interpreter Jobs in Riverside, CA

Salary: $23.34 - $30.80 Hourly
Location : 099-To establish an eligibility list (Various Sites), Anaheim, CA, CA
Job Type: Part Time - 5.75 to 8 hrs/day - 9 mos/year
Job Number: 2026(3)-ES2-JL
Department: Education
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 9/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Health Benefits: 100% employer contribution towards employee and family premiums
District: Award-winning schools
Community: World-famous attractions
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students in a classroom environment by interpreting written materials and oral lectures; serve as an interpreter for teachers or non-English speaking parents as assigned; performs related duties as assigned.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, training and/or experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge's and abilities, may be considered.
EDUCATION:
Graduation from high school.
EXPERIENCE:
6 months of experience using oral and written bilingual skills in an instructional setting.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must be bilingual in the Spanish language. Paraprofessionals who assist in classroom instruction must meet the following requirements as set forth in the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: must pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing and mathematics OR, may meet requirement with possession of an Associate's or higher level degree in the field of education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling.
Basic instructional methods and techniques.
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Correct English and Spanish usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Requirements of maintaining a learning environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Child guidance principles and practices.
Operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer.
Basic record-keeping and filing techniques.
Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
Speak, read, write and interpret fluently in Spanish and English.
Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.
Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher.
Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.
Perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, filing and duplicating materials.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Operate standard office and classroom equipment including a computer.
Observe health and safety regulations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employees in this classification stand, sit, walk, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. or more, with assistance, stoop, bend repeatedly, use fingers, wrists or hands repetitively while applying pressure or in a twisting motion, use both hands and legs simultaneously, push, pull, maintain balance, stoop/bend, kneel, reach over head, have rapid mental/muscular coordination, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, have color vision, distinguish shades, see small details, use a computer and telephone.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees in this classification work primarily indoors, in direct contact with students, the public and other district staff, exposed to minor contagious illnesses (colds, flu, etc.), may be exposed to severe contagious illnesses/disease (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, chicken pox, hepatitis, etc.), work without guidance from supervisor.
Examples of Duties
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential duties of the job.
GENERAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students in a classroom environment by interpreting written materials and oral lectures; interpret for teachers or non-English speaking parents as assigned; monitor students in the classroom to assure understanding of material being presented; answer student questions; assist students in reviewing homework assignments and test results; report student progress and behavior to teachers as needed; provide after-school tutoring for students; provide classroom support to teachers by setting up work areas and displays, operating equipment and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials; confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students; explain and interpret results to appropriate parties; read books to students and observe their reading abilities as assigned; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition.
Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials, scoring papers and recording grades; maintain student files as assigned; record student attendance; operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer, copier, typewriter and laminator; monitor students during outdoor activities; assist teachers during field trips and a variety of instructional excursions; assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; serve as an interpreter for parent conferences, IEP meetings and telephone calls as needed; attend and participate in staff meetings; attend various in-service meetings as assigned.
MARGINAL DUTIES:
Assists with initial and annual language assessments of students in English and Spanish.
The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary proves examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.
Recruitment Information
RECRUITMENT TYPE: Open - Anyone may apply.
CERTIFICATION TYPE: Open - Qualified candidates, or Eligibles, who pass all testing stages will be placed on one eligibility list. The top 3 ranks of Eligibles will be certified for a hiring interview.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applications must be submitted online. Applications and requests for testing will not be accepted after the recruitment closing date and time. Applicants may be rejected on the basis of an incomplete application or failure to meet minimum qualifications. The application is part of the selection process and is part of an overall assessment of acceptability for employment. All information provided is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide correct contact information by which to be notified.
Note: You will eventually be disqualified in the recruitment process if you fail to disclose relevant information regarding your conviction history. It is the disclosure of the conviction that is most important in many cases.
SCREENING PROCESS
The screening process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of a(n): application screening, initial qualifications screening, documentation/certification screening, and supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination or placement on an eligibility list.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination may consist of any combination of a(n): training and experience (T&E) evaluation, written knowledge test, hands on/performance test, structured panel interview, situational judgement interview, or other type of exam of fitness for duty. All parts of the examination process are job related. A passing score must be attained on each portion of the exam to advance to the next stage and ultimate placement on an eligibility list.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION
Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than two (2) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor, school psychologist, or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature.
EXAM PROTESTS
Protest of any part of the exam process must be in writing and submitted to the Personnel Director no later than five (5) working days from the date you participated in the exam. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and shall include supporting documentation or references. Protests must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. Protests should NOT be based on receiving unexpected results. We cannot be responsible for lost mail, misdirected mail, or failure of mail to be delivered after it has been entrusted to the U.S. Postal Service.
ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who are successful in all screening and testing stages will be placed on an eligibility list. The eligibility list created from this recruitment will expire after three (3) months, and may possibly be extended for one (1) year. Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the class. Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one year or expire sooner than one year. Eligibility lists may be merged, in which case candidate ranks may change.
SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates on the eligibility list will be called in rank order to participate in final selection interviews with the hiring manager until three ranks of candidates have accepted the invitation to interview. Ranks may include ties so more than three candidates may be called to interview for one vacancy. Please note that candidates will be removed from the eligibility list for declining the invitation to interview more than three (3) times.
OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT
Official offers of employment are ONLY made by the Anaheim Union High School District Human Resources, Classified Office. Offers are subject to satisfactory completion of ALL the pre-employment processing including: successful completion of a physical examination, tuberculosis examination, fingerprint clearance by the California Department of Justice, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT
All new regular classified employees shall be paid in accordance with the salary range established for the class to which assigned. Initial placement will normally be the first step of the salary range. However, a new employee may receive advanced step placement with an approval from Human Resources. Requests for advanced step must be submitted in writing to the Human Resources office before the employee's first day of work. Approval will be based on the following criteria:
A) Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class.
B) Additional education at the college level when related to the position, beyond the established educational requirements for entry into the class.
C) Evidence of currently receiving a salary greater than the first step of the salary for the classification.
BENEFITS
Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees:
-Leaves: Sick leave, holidays, bereavement and emergency leaves.
-Retirement: Classified employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employee contribution is 7% of gross earnings.
Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees working 20 hours or more per week:
-Insurance: The District provides medical, dental, vision care, behavioral health and life insurance for the employees and their dependents.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DISTRICT
Anaheim Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against, and/or harassment of, District employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation at a District site or activity.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions of this bulletin may be modified or revoked, and the job description may be changed at any time without notice.
FOR FURTHER JOB INFORMATION ABOUT THE ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, PLEASE GO ONLINE TO WWW.AUHSD.US
Anaheim Union High School District offers an extensive benefit package for permanent classified employees working four (4) or more hours a day. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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