JOB
BASIC FUNCTIONTo perform routine clerical work, including the ability to write, spell, and speak correctly, in both English and Spanish, and to make simple arithmetical calculations.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives general supervision from site administrator. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:-
Assist in the preparation and reinforcement of the presentation of bilingual learning materials and in the performance of other bilingual activities.
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Perform record keeping activities; take attendance and maintain attendance records; fill out forms and applications as needed; assist in maintaining testing and other records.
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Telephone and interpret for non-English speaking parents, when directed, to inform them of the behavioral or academic standing of their child; interpret at parent/teacher conferences.
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Attend and participate in faculty, staff, inservice and parent conferences and meetings.
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Operate audio-visual equipment, computer, copying machines and other related equipment.
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Register new students, and communicate between school, teacher, and parents.
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Make home visits (with teacher/principal) to assist with oral translation.
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Attend BAC and PTA meetings, and Kindergarten Orientation to assist with oral translation.
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Translate in writing from English to Spanish all school letters, PSD announcements, school newsletters, school awards, BAC, school plan, and school report card.
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Assist in other areas at times of reduced office staff or peak periods including in the areas of school clerical and health assistance.
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Perform related duties as assigned.
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Application Filing
Applications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period. An eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies. Applicants will receive notifications electronically by email only.
Examination
The examination components consist of a qualifying written multiple-choice, performance, and oral exam. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be required to take the exam and are notified via email communication of the scheduled date, time, and location. A valid picture identification is required prior to admittance.
Tentative Exam Date: Week of July 27, 2026
After the exam procedure concludes for this recruitment, an eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies. When eligibility lists include open and promotional lists of qualified persons through competitive examination, the promotional list will be used first, unless otherwise stated on this bulletin.
Work Schedule:
This position typically works part-time, five hours and forty-five minutes (5.75) per day, and observes a 10-month work calendar.
SalaryThe starting salary rate for a new employee is at the first step ($18.83/hour) of the appropriate five-step salary schedule for this position. The probationary period is 130 work days (not counting sick, industrial accident). Upon becoming permanent, a one-step salary advance shall be granted with future annual advances up to the fifth step of the salary schedule.
Holidays and Leaves
Seventeen (17) paid holidays that fall within the work year, pursuant to the District's Collective Bargaining Agreement with California Schools Employees Association Chapter 296 (CSEA).
Sick leave shall be granted in the proportion of daily hours worked. Vacation is earned at the prescribed rate as part of compensation, and does not become vested until after completion of the initial probationary period.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Indoor office environment. Exposure to temperature swings in climate-controlled and outdoor environments; exposure to various noises from office equipment/machines, employees, and public.
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, squatting, reaching, and twisting at waist; sitting for extended periods; hand and finger dexterity for keyboarding/typing, use of computer mouse and touchpad, and writing instruments; vision and hearing in normal range with or without correction.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.
For further information regarding Palmdale School District's non-discrimination, sexual harassment and Title IX policies and/or Coordinator contact information, please click the following link: https://www.palmdalesd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4326699&type=d&pREC_ID=2532815
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