Bilingual Special Education Aide II

Bakersfield City School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bakersfield City School District in Bakersfield, CA seeks an Aide II / Aide II, Bilingual (Special Education) to support students with disabilities and help implement Individual Education Plan goals under certificated staff supervision.

The role focuses on assisting with reading, writing and math readiness, ensuring student safety, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Bilingual ability may be required depending on assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and passage of Kern High School District proficiency test.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
• Desire to support students in educational environment.
• Ability to work with adults and children and to respect confidential matters; ability to work collaboratively.
• Bilingual ability may be required, depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assigned to work with special education teachers/staff in educational setting.
• Assists in development of desirable social skills and habits, morals and mental and physical health for all pupils; assists special education teacher in implementing student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP) goals and accommodations.
• Under supervision of special education teacher/staff, reinforces instruction introduced by student's general and/or special education teacher(s).
• Assists with checking, care, preparation and arrangement of instructional materials and equipment.
• Assists in implementing classroom management procedures and Individualized Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Assists with yard duty, first aid and physical education periods; assists in lifting, moving, and positioning students as necessary to render various forms of personal care including but not limited to, feeding, dressing, grooming, toileting, diapering, therapy and specialized health care procedures; assists students in use of wheelchairs, braces or orthopedic equipment; may be required to use mechanical equipment.
• Fosters and encourages independence of all students; works with small groups of children under direction of teacher or other certificated staff.
• Monitors students, to ensure safety and safety of others in all school environments, including but not limited to classroom, playground, cafeteria, bus and parent pick up and drop off areas, any school related activities and locations.
• Maintains valid first aid and CPR certification
• Prepares and assists children during lunch and snack period; checks and maintains lavatories
• Maintains ProAct certification and assists with ProAct Crisis Intervention as neededModels personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, and personal and collective accountability
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Reading instruction support

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Bilingual ability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Bakersfield City School District in Bakersfield, CA seeks an Aide II / Aide II, Bilingual (Special Education) to support students with disabilities and help implement Individual Education Plan goals under certificated staff supervision.

The role focuses on assisting with reading, writing and math readiness, ensuring student safety, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Bilingual ability may be required depending on assignment.