Bilingual Instructional Assistant

Position Type:
Instructional Assistant/Bilingual Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:
6/29/2022

Location:
Kern Valley High School

Date Available:
06/29/2022

Closing Date:
07/08/2022

QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires command of the English; knowledge of pertinent academic areas and learning situations, and knowledge of the general needs and behaviors of high school students.

Must possess the skill to understand the needs of high school students and to relate to them in a learning and recreational situation; learn the requirements of students in the specific learning programs to which assigned; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective course of action; supervise students in a variety of situations; establish and maintain accurate classroom records and files; operate standard office equipment including computer keyboard, copy machine, tape recorder, and projector; maintain calm and patience in stressful situations; understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Must understand and effectively follow oral and written instructions in an independent manner; possess adequate typing and computer skills as required for clerical duties; establish and maintain cooperative and effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Must pass the District's bilingual certification test in oral, reading and writing proficiency in Spanish.

THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE SUBMITTED:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Certification of District Proficiency in areas of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics by Passing the District Proficiency Exam

- One of the following may be submitted in place of the District Proficiency Certificate:

• Proof of passing Proficiency Exam from any district
• AA Degree or higher
• At least 48 college units
• Passing CBEST (California Basic Education Skills Test)

A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

General clerical experience and work involving the supervision of students is desirable. Completion of the twelfth grade is required, preferably supplemented by college level courses. Demonstration of familiarity with a minority culture is required.

DUTIES OF POSITION: Under supervision assists teachers in the instruction, supervision and training of individuals or groups of students by performing a variety of instructional support and student care activities; performs a variety of related duties to provide an effective learning environment. This job class provides a variety of responsible support services and requires a high degree of positive contact with students and certificated staff.

STARTING SALARY: $1,780.97 (monthly)

NUMBER OF MONTHS: 9.4 (to begin as August 17, 2022)

NUMBER OF HOURS: 6 (daily working hours 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)