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Teaching Associate - Bilingual, Farsi With Dari And/or Pashto (english Learner Services)



Job Description / Essential Elements:

ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE: TEACHING ASSOCIATE-BILINGUAL

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide primary language assistance to English Language Learners (ELL); provide supplementary instruction for students as part of classroom teaching team; tutor individual or small groups of students in need of additional assistance in mathematics, history, and science in the students' primary language.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Tutor English Language Learner students as they acquire concepts taught in mathematics, history and science.

Work collaboratively with a classroom teacher regarding designated lesson plans in an effort to meet academic needs of individual English Language Learners.

Assist with parent conferences and student study team meetings as required.

Learn grade level standards, content, objectives, and curriculum taught to students in order to help students reach teacher expectations.

Assist classroom teacher in providing access to core curriculum and equal opportunities for English Language Learners.

Provide translation and interpreting services as needed.

Assist and participate in staff development as needed and/or required.

Conduct home visits as needed to further student academic achievement.

Perform related duties as assigned.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic subjects taught in District schools including mathematics, reading, writing, grammar and spelling.

Child guidance principles and practices.

Basic instructional methods and techniques.

Correct oral and written usage of English and a designated second language.

Oral and written communication skills.

Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.

Specific culture related to English learners.

District organization, operations, policies and objectives.

Social and academic problems of children who are learning English.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

Read, write, translate and interpret English and a specific language other than English.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.

Work confidentially with discretion.

Work independently with little direction.

Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.

Reinforce instruction to individuals or small groups of students as directed by the teacher.

Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.

Sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Hear and speak to exchange information.

See to read a variety of materials.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver's license.

Successful completion of Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Classroom environment.

Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements

Farsi with Dari and/or Pashto a plus.

Please complete our on-line application in full.

Please scan required documents. (Do not mail or fax documents to our office).

Valid California driver's license

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (One (1) signed and dated current letter of recommendation.)
  • Copy of Transcript (Copy of Official Transcripts indicating 48 units or more. )
  • OR NCLB Compliance (EGUSD No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Paraeducator Certification (We are unable to consider other District's NCLB Certification.) For information regarding the certification, please contact Always Learning at (916) 686-7717.) OR Other (Copy of Diploma: A.A. degree or higher. Upon recommendation for hire, copies of official transcripts will be required.) OR Test Results/Materials (California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST))
  • Resume


Comments and Other Information

*POSITION ENDS 06/30/2024

Must pass written translation test in order to move on to panel interview.

The Elk Grove Unified School District (hereinafter EGUSD) desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are free from harassment and are assured of equal access and opportunities in accordance with law. EGUSD prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. No person should be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, EGUSD will provide you with one upon notice.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying, you should immediately contact the District's Legal Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator, at (916)-686-7795, ext. 67159 or legalcompliance@egusd.net . A copy of EGUSD uniform complaint or EGUSD non-discrimination policy are available upon request.

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