Bilingual Instructional Assistant

Kern High School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern High School District in Bakersfield, CA, seeks a paraprofessional to assist teachers in instruction, supervision and training of students, providing a safe learning environment and maintaining accurate records. The role requires patience, initiative, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Starting salary is $2,361.45 per month for a 9.4-month position with hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

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.
• This role demands understanding and relating to high school students in learning and recreational settings; analyze situations and take appropriate action.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions independently and maintain classroom records; operate standard office equipment.
• Familiarity with a minority culture is desired; completion of the twelfth grade is required, preferably with college level courses.
• Must pass the District's bilingual certification test in SPANISH (oral, reading and writing).

Responsibilities

• 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 related duties to provide an effective learning environment and to maintain positive contact with students and staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Student supervision

Interpersonal skills

Clerical duties

Computer and office equipment

Instructional support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA Degree or higher

At least 48 college units or 72 quarter units

Tools

Copy machine

Tape recorder

Projector

Office equipment

Job description

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 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.)