Bilingual Instructional Assistant - Open to Kern High School District Regular and Substitute Employees Only -

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

Job summary

Kern High School District is seeking a Bilingual Instructional Assistant for Arvin High School. The role supports teachers, assists students, and requires bilingual (Spanish) proficiency with strong English skills. A strong emphasis is placed on classroom supervision and record-keeping in a high school setting.

Starting salary is $2,361.45 per month, with a 9.4-month assignment. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and a criminal history check is required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Command of English and knowledge of high school student needs.
• Ability to understand and relate to high school students in learning and recreational settings.
• Experience with typing and basic office equipment; maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in instruction, supervision and training of students.
• Provide instructional support and student care in a learning environment.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Classroom assistance

Typing/office skills

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA degree or higher

48 college units or 72 quarter units

Tools

Computer skills

Projector

Job description

Bilingual Instructional Assistant - Open to Kern High School District Regular and Substitute Employees Only - JobID: 16222

• Position Type:
  Instructional Assistant/ Bilingual Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted:
  10/27/2026
• Location:
  Arvin High School
• Date Available:
  10/27/2026
• Closing Date:
  11/02/2026

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.)