About the Employer Pasadena Unified School District serves the communities of Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre. The area is prominent for its numerous historical landmarks as well as the Rose Bowl Stadium and Tournament of Roses. PUSD currently serves over 15,000 students and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff. We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our full time employees and discounts on before and after school child care for our employees. Join our team today! Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Principal, performs a variety of bilingual community assistant activities at an assigned school site; serves as an interpreter between students, parents, families, administrators and staff; performs a variety of clerical duties; assists with parent meetings and advisory councils; prepares and maintain related records and reports related to assigned duties. About the vacancy

Hours/Day:

8 hours/day

Days/Week:

5 days/week

Months/Year:

9 months/year

Location:

Multiple Sites Tentative Interview Date:

Monday, September 21, 2026 This position is funded through a grant and is subject to the availability and continuation of funding. Accordingly, the continuation of the position beyond the current school year will depend on future funding availability.

• Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduation from high school or equivalent GED. Associate (AA) degree, or education beyond an AA degree is highly desirable.

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of related experience involving frequent public contact and working with school age children.

SPECIAL LICENSE, CERTIFICATION OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this classification are required to speak, read and write in English and a designated second language.

Passing scores on District's Bilingual Exam required

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

1) Upload proof of education: awarded high school diploma

• OR•equivalent GED•OR•conferred college degree.

2) Resume 3) Letter of Introduction 4) Two (2) letters of recommendation, one must be from current or former supervisor

• Current PUSD employees may: Submit a "short application" on Edjoin.com; 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.
• 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 https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation
• cl-635) (>) Only equivalency evaluations are acceptable.

(X) Translated transcripts are not acceptable. (X) Notarized transcripts are not acceptable. Comments and Other Information 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 candidates/employees. The scope of the consumer report/investigative consumer report may include, but is not limited to the following areas: verification of Social Security number; current and previous residences; employment history, including all personnel files; education; references; credit history and reports; criminal history, including records from any criminal justice agency in any or all federal, state or county jurisdictions; birth records; motor vehicle records, including traffic citations and registration; and any other public records. For reporting detail, please reference the Federal Trade Commission's Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pasadena Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to Title IX Compliance Officer for staff, Chief Human Resources Officer; 351 S. Hudson Street, Room #116, Pasadena, CA 91109; (626) 396-3600 Ext.88194