Interpreter​/Translator - Mandarin - Substitute Eligibility Pool

Interpreter Positions

This posting is being used to establish an eligibility pool for Interpreter positions for the 2026–2027 school year. Position Information Languages Needed:
Mandarin

Location:

To Be Determined Hours per Day:
Varies by assignment

Work Schedule:

As needed Work Year: 9–12 months

Experience:

Three [3] years of experience in preparing translations to and from the foreign language is required. Education beyond the AA degree may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience on the basis of thirty (30) semester units with course work in English and/or the foreign language, including basic language skills (grammar, syntax, punctuation, etc.) being equal to one (1) year of full-time experience.

Education:

Possession of an Associate of Arts (AA) degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with course work in English and/or the foreign language, including basic language skills (grammar, syntax, punctuation, etc.) is required; possession of a Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with course work in English and/or the foreign language, including basic language skills (grammar, syntax, punctuation, etc.)

is desirable. Special License or Language

Skills:

A high level of proficiency and fluency in the designated language, and ability to translate effectively to and from English, is required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applicants, including applicants presently employed by the Pasadena Unified School District, must complete an application online oin.org. The application attachments must include:
1) Possession of an Associate of Arts (AA) degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with course work in English and/or the foreign language, including basic language skills (grammar, syntax, punctuation, etc.)
2) Resume
3) Three (3) signed Letters of Recommendations (one from a current supervisor)
* DEGREE VERIFICATION:
Transcripts and degrees received outside the United States must be supplemented by a complete evaluation report from a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency. For more information on foreign degree evaluation, visit (cl-635) Only equivalency evaluations are acceptable. (X) Translated transcripts are not acceptable. (X) Notarized transcripts are not acceptable.
** Current PUSD employees may:
Submit a "short application" on ;
Only provide documents needed to meet minimum qualifications;
Submit a transfer request to HR for positions in the same classification.
** Letters of recommendation, resumes, and letters of introduction are not required for internal applicants but are strongly recommended.
** Employees meeting minimum qualifications shall be interviewed.

BENEFITS:
Pasadena Unified School District offers exceptional benefits including: >
Excellent health, dental, and vision plans with flexible options to meet varying needs with minimal out-of-pocket costs. The district offers multiple medical plans (HMOs and PPOs through Blue Cross/Blue Shield or Kaiser), dental plan with Delta Dental, and vision with VSP or Spectera. >
Discounts with PUSD's Early Childhood Education Program for staff enrolling their children in preschool education >
Discounts with Pasadena LEARNs Program for staff needing before & after school support as well as summer enrichment >
For those new to the teaching profession, a District provided Induction program (value of $6000 per year) as well as coaching and mentoring support and ongoing professional development for all staff >
Free annual health screening through partnership with SISC >
District paid life insurance of $10,000 >
District paid AD&D coverage >
Flexible Spending Account >
For applicants who qualify, the District also offers a 457(b) tax-sheltered annuity plan >
Membership with CALPERs or CalSTRS retirement systems >
Up to 16 observed holidays per year Disclosure:
As part of the pre-employment selection process and at any time during employment, Pasadena Unified School District may conduct a comprehensive background review or reviews through a consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report on…