Office Specialist - Bilingual (Spanish) at Poway Unified School District

Application Deadline

10/28/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
10/21/2026
Contact
Christine Holbrook
858-521-2800
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$22.56 - $28.88 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
10 months
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform specialized and complex technical and administrative clerical support duties involving independent judgment and action within an assigned office and requiring in-depth knowledge of the function or program; assist in assuring smooth and efficient office operations.

Requirements / Qualifications

Current Vacancy: Twin Peaks Road in Poway. This position is 3.5 hours per day (17.5 hours a week), 12 months per year. This position requires strong oral and written communication skills in BOTH English and Spanish, including interpreting conversations and translating written material. This position is not benefits-eligible. PUSD Classification Salary Range: $22.56 - $28.88 per hour Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $22.56 per hour (step 1) - $26.17 per hour (step 4) Limited Term (Sub) Salary: $22.56 per hour (step 1)

Selection Procedure Applications will be screened, and those candidates whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process, which may include any combination of the following: Training & Experience evaluation (T&E), multiple-choice question test, job-related performance exercise, and technical/ oral appraisal interview. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director of the Personnel Commission. Candidates who pass all examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list based on their score(s). Selection for the position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates. The eligibility list will be used for hiring purposes for other vacancies in the same or equivalent job classification and will be active for six (6) months (Merit Rule 50.100.1).

Requirements / Qualifications

Current Vacancy: Twin Peaks Road in Poway. This position is 3.5 hours per day (17.5 hours a week), 12 months per year. This position requires strong oral and written communication skills in BOTH English and Spanish, including interpreting conversations and translating written material. This position is not benefits-eligible. PUSD Classification Salary Range: $22.56 - $28.88 per hour Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $22.56 per hour (step 1) - $26.17 per hour (step 4) Limited Term (Sub) Salary: $22.56 per hour (step 1)

Selection Procedure Applications will be screened, and those candidates whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process, which may include any combination of the following: Training & Experience evaluation (T&E), multiple-choice question test, job-related performance exercise, and technical/ oral appraisal interview. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director of the Personnel Commission. Candidates who pass all examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list based on their score(s). Selection for the position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates. The eligibility list will be used for hiring purposes for other vacancies in the same or equivalent job classification and will be active for six (6) months (Merit Rule 50.100.1).

Comments and Other Information

Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week. Benefits include: Retirement – CalPERS Holidays – 18 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract) Vacation – Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service Sick Leave – 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months) Medical and Prescription Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Travel Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness/Mental Health Benefit Flexible Benefit Plan Options For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits

Comments and Other Information


Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week. Benefits include: Retirement – CalPERS Holidays – 18 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract) Vacation – Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service Sick Leave – 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months) Medical and Prescription Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Travel Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness/Mental Health Benefit Flexible Benefit Plan Options For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits