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

Applitrack; Arvin (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern High School District in Arvin operates at Arvin High School to provide bilingual instructional support. The role supports teachers, assists students and helps maintain a safe, productive classroom environment.

Candidates must be bilingual in English and Spanish, have a high school diploma or GED, and pass the district bilingual test. The position offers 6 hours per day, 9.4 months, with a starting monthly salary of $2,361.45.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and pass a bilingual test in Spanish.
• Ability to understand and relate to high school students in learning and recreation.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions independently.
• Experience with clerical duties and maintaining records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instruction, supervision and training of students.
• Support a positive learning environment and supervise students in varied situations.
• Maintain accurate classroom records and use standard office equipment as needed.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students and families.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Classroom supervision

Record keeping

Office equipment operation

Instructional support

Communication with students

Clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA degree or higher

48 college units or 72 quarter units

Tools

Computer

Copier

Tape recorder

Projector

Job description

Bilingual Instructional Assistant - Open to Kern High School District Regular and Substitute Employees Only - JobID: 16139

• Position Type:
  Instructional Assistant/ Bilingual Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted:
  9/24/2026
• Location:
  Arvin High School
• Date Available:
  09/24/2026
• Closing Date:
  09/30/2026

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.)