Job Summary & Examination Date
The position of Substitute Interpreter was developed to provide oral translation for meetings, hearings, assemblies, conferences and other events; provide simultaneous oral translation for District, meetings and other District programs; serve as a resource to other district personnel requiring assistance with non-English speaking persons.* The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is seeking interpreters for a variety of languages.
As an hourly employee hours are not guaranteed; position is not benefits eligible. ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT ON PRE-EMPLOYMENT CLEARANCES FOR: Department of Justice (CA) Fingerprints; Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprints; Tuberculosis (TB). NOTE: The District pays for Pre-Employment clearances for Substitute/Hourly Employees.
Thank you for applying for this position at La Mesa-Spring Valley School District! We keep this job posting open all the time so we can find great candidates when we need them.We review applications as needed and will contact you if we decide to move forward. Because we get so many applications, we are not able to give updates or respond to calls or emails about next steps. If we choose to move forward with your application, we will reach out to you. Examples of Duties Attends and participates a variety of meetings, community meetings, conferences and workshops serving as an interpreter of conversations between English and a designated second language.
Provides translation services to facilitate communications between various individuals; communicates with staff, administrators, teachers,students, parents and others in English and a designated second language; serves as an interpreter for meetings, assemblies, conferences,presentations or other events; explains word meaning and phrases and serves as a technical resource to administrators and other District personnel.
Provides simultaneous interpretations at District meetings such as DELAC meetings, Administrative Review Panels (ARPs) meetings, hearings, paren/teacher conferences and related meeting and events.
Travels to various District sites, offices and other locations to provide translation, interpretation and educational support services as needed; drives a vehicle to conduct work.
Initiates and receives telephone calls; replies to inquiries and provide assistance to callers, visitors and others in a designated second language. Minimum Qualifications Experience interpreting and communicating between English and a designated second language. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Different dialects, regionalisms and idiomatic expressions in a designated second language. Cultural sensitivity. Extensive vocabulary and correct usage, grammar, syntax and semantics of designated second language. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Oral communication skills. Simultaneous and consecutive interpretation techniques. Telephone techniques and etiquette.
Ability to Communicate effectively orally. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Provide oral interpretation services to facilitate communications in a variety of settings using methods such as simultaneous,consecutive and sight interpretation. Serve as an interpreter for meetings, assemblies, conferences and other events. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Travels to various District sites, offices and other locations to provide translation, interpretation and educational support services as needed; drives a vehicle to conduct work.
Benefits
The District provides excellent benefits for permanent employees who work 20 or more hours per week, including:*Substitute positions do not qualify for District covered benefits*
- Medical: Choice of VEBA (Kaiser or United Health Care)
- Dental: Delta Dental or Delta Care HMO (District-paid for employee only)
- Life: Life ($50,000) and Accidental Death & Dismemberment ($50,000). Also includes MEDEX Travel Assistance (for medical care situations 100 miles from home or international trips up to 90 days; with some exclusions)
- Vacation: (10+); Sick (9.50+ days per year) - vacation/sick accumulation days increase with years of service
- Employee Assistance Program: (at no cost to employee): through San Diego County EAP
- VEBA Optum Health: Employee assistance program * Note: Benefits are subject to change.
Voluntary Plans:-Dependent life insurance coverage -Disability plans through American Fidelity -Vision: VSP Vision Care $10.20/monthly paid by employee -403(b) Retirement -MetLaw prepaid legal through Hyatt Legal Plans
In addition:- Bargaining unit eligible employees may elect to become a CSEA member.
- Employees working 20 hours per week or more are enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system. 2026 Benefits Rates