Bilingual Instructional Assistant

Kern High School District; Arvin (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern High School District seeks an Instructional Assistant/Bilingual Instructional Assistant at Arvin High School. The role supports teachers, supervises students, and requires Spanish bilingual certification. Starting monthly salary is $2,361.45 with a 9.4-month assignment and daily hours from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Candidates must pass the district bilingual test and have a high school diploma or GED, plus college credits as listed. Criminal history check is required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Must possess command of the English language and knowledge of general needs and behaviors of high school students.
• Ability to supervise students in various settings and maintain accurate records.
• Completion of the twelfth grade is required, preferably with college coursework; bilingual certification in Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in instruction, supervision and training of students.
• Provide instructional support and student care activities to create an effective learning environment.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish proficiency

English proficiency

Student supervision

Typing skills

Computer skills

Instructional support

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

AA Degree or higher

48 college units or 72 quarter units

Job description

• Position Type: Instructional Assistant/ Bilingual Instructional Assistant


• Date Posted: 10/15/2026


• Location: Arvin High School


• Date Available: 10/15/2026


• Closing Date: 10/23/2026

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.

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.

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. and one of the following:

Proof of passing Paraprofessional Exam from any district

• AA Degree or higher


• At least 48 college units or 72 quarter units

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

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: $2,361.45 (monthly)

NUMBER OF MONTHS: 9.4 (to begin as soon as possible)

NUMBER OF HOURS: 6 (daily working hours 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.)