Position Type:
Office: Professional & Clerical

Date Posted:
2/14/2018

Location:
Multiple Locations

Closing Date:
02/26/2018

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Bilingual Instruction Aide

General Statement of Duties: Works under the supervision of the School Principal with direction from the Bilingual Supervisor to provide education support to bilingual students in Language Arts and Reading.

Specific Examples of Duties: (not limited to duties listed below)

• Works in a bilingual classroom, with schedule to be determined by the Principal, bilingual teacher and needs of the students.
• Assists bilingual students with first language reading and language arts strategies and transition to English reading.
• Works individually with children who need extra reading and language arts support as determined by assessments done by bilingual classroom teachers and the bilingual reading teachers.
• Helps to prepare reading and language arts materials.
• Keeps a daily log (notebook/binding) with time, schedule, activities, list of students receiving tutoring services, progress, problems and observations.
• Provides written reports on students to the Bilingual Reading Teachers.
• Performs other related duties as required by Bilingual Education Department Supervisor and/or School Principal.
  Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in education or related field or Associate's Degree (two years of higher education) and some experience teaching or working with children required.
• Experience and ability to work with a diverse, multilingual and multicultural population.
• Excellent communications skills and ability to speak, read, and write both English and Spanish.
• Experience and ability in working with children of all ages.
• Experience and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with principals, teachers and parents.
• Some proficiency in computer technology.
• Must have a driver's license and own transportation. Must also meet contract requirements for auto insurance coverage.
  
  Work Year / Hours: 10 months (school year), 35 hours per week
  
  Salary/Benefits: $12.00 - $14.68 per hour. Benefits are currently governed by the United Public Service Employees Union – Unit 69 bargaining agreement.
  
  This is a non-union, grant funded position that exists as long as funds are available.
  
  APPLICATION PROCESS:
  
  Applications must be submitted for this position electronically under the Office: Professional & Clerical tab at: https://www.applitrack.com/waterbury/onlineapp/default.aspx
  
  A copy of diploma or transcripts indicating degree or graduation and three references will be required before appointment.
  
  Closing Date: Monday, February 26, 2018
  
  An Equal Opportunity Employer- M/F/H/V