Bilingual Translator​/Clerk English​/Spanish

Overview

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Openings as of 6/1/2026

Bilingual Translator/Clerk (English/Spanish) –

• Date Posted: 5/28/2026
• Location: Education Center
• Date Available: 08/10/2026
• Closing Date: 06/10/2026

• Demonstrated ability to speak, read and write Spanish and English fluently
• Ability to translate from English to Spanish and Spanish to English with speed and accuracy
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures and operation of common office equipment including computer and word processing equipment
• Proficiency as typist
• Ability to work effectively with staff, students and public
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Must pass required tests

REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned

JOB GOAL: To provide services which will contribute to effectiveness of bilingual/bicultural education program goals

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under direction of department head and directors of various departments, translates a variety of documents including but not limited to instructional materials, office forms and printed materials distributed to public
• Assists in typing, duplicating and filing of translated materials
• Performs other related duties as assigned

SALARY: $18.37 - $29.96 per hour

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable

NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION:

A new employee, or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification, shall serve a probationary period, which shall not exceed one (1) year of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause, without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education.

Pursuant to Education Code section 45113, a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position, shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.

REQUIRED TEST:

All applicants must have passed the following tests within three years of the deadline. Tests will be offered upon selection.

• Clerical Test
• Spanish Literacy Test - Bakersfield College - Tier II Bilingual Certificate will be accepted in lieu of district Spanish Literacy Test

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Online application and any required documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on June 10, 2026.

• Typing certificate - 40 net wpm (Valid 5-minute certificate within three years of the deadline of this bulletin).
  
  Note:
  
  Typing certificates obtained online will not be accepted. Original typing certificate must be presented to Human Resources, for verification, prior to employment.

Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. For positions requiring college coursework, official transcripts will be required upon employment. It is the applicant's responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted.

All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice…