Bilingual Instructional Paraprofessional

Trinity Youth Services; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Trinity Youth Services in California is seeking a Full-Time Bilingual Instructional Paraprofessional to support a Residential program. You will provide individual and group instructional assistance to youth and help Lead Teacher plan and implement developmentally appropriate instruction.

You will translate for families as needed, assist with materials, maintain records, and participate in team meetings. The role requires Spanish bilingual skills, a Bachelor’s in Education or related field, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant field (single subject) in English, Math, History or Science.
• One year of experience in a school setting or with youth in a residential setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication in English and Spanish.
• Fluency in Spanish (verbal and written).
• California driver’s license with clean DMV history.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and/or group instructional support to children.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and implementation of instruction.
• Translate for communication with parents via phone or meetings.
• Perform routine clerical and record keeping activities.
• Assist in proctoring and scoring work and keeping records and grades.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and school reports.
• Drive a vehicle when necessary.
• Attend staff trainings and meetings as required.
• Observe and evaluate child progress and development.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Computer skills (MS Word)

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant field (single subject)

Tools

MS Word

Job description

We are currently looking for a Full-Time, Bilingual Instructional Paraprofessional to join our Residential team. The Bilingual Instructional Paraprofessional will provide individual and/or group instructional support to the children, as well as assist the classroom teacher with planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate instruction, create and foster a positive learning environment with varied experiences which will enhance the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development of the children in our care. The Bilingual Instructional Paraprofessional will work with youth, individually or in groups, following a prescribed course instruction; Assist the Lead Teacher in the use of trauma informed care; Relieve the Lead Teacher of routine clerical duties; Assist the Lead Teacher in the development of materials and teaching materials and translate where needed. Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist in creating a trauma-informed and safe learning environment for children as well as creating a welcoming environment for foster parent engagement around the child’s educational needs.
• Assist, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. Assist, schedule, and facilitate educational curriculum in compliance with federal, state, and agency requirements.
• Inventories and requisitions supplies, and materials as needed; checks out, orders, processes, and maintains books and reference materials from a variety of sources.
• Assists in translating for the purpose of communicating with parents via phone calls or in meetings.
• Performs a variety of routine clerical and record keeping activities such as taking roll, filling out forms and applications, correcting papers, typing, and duplicating materials.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other meetings as required.
• Assists in proctoring and scoring work, charting student progress, and in keeping records and grades.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records, special education files and school reports.
• Assists youth in safely using computers and other audio-visual equipment, with attention to monitoring use of secure and appropriate internet sites.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Observe and evaluate the child’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Manage staff vacation and time off schedules to ensure coverage in the classrooms at all times.
• Participate as a team member and attend meetings with treatment team members to discuss children’s behavior in classroom, if necessary.
• Participate in school activities, staff, and treatment team meetings.
• Effectively communicate the necessary information to the assigned case manager, clinician and direct care supervisor regarding student progress, concerns, or needs on a regular basis.
• Drive a vehicle when necessary.

Skills/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant field single subject; English, Math, History, Science required.
• One year of experience working in a school setting, or with youth in a residential setting.
• Behavior management familiarity and experience with special education students preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to work with students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Computer skills required with proficiency in basic data entry, MS Word, and other office software.
• Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check.
• Must be fluent in at least Spanish, verbal and written.Must possess a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier.

Pay rate: $23.23 per hour. Annual performance bonus available.

Schedule: Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm.

Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement

As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.

About Company

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.