Instructional Aide for English Learners at Del Mar High School

Campbell Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual stipend

Signing incentive

Health benefits

Job summary

Campbell Union High School District in California seeks a dedicated instructional support staff member to assist Emergent Multilingual learners who are not yet proficient in English.

You will help students grasp grade-level content, provide in-the-moment tutoring, translate as needed, and support classroom activities in a dynamic school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years college (48 semester units) required.
• Fluent in Spanish or another language.

Responsibilities

• Support Emergent Multilingual Learners to master grade-level content and skill standards.
• Provide in-the-moment support to fill gaps in students' background knowledge and skills; help build academic habits.
• Assist students with using computer programs, reading, writing, math and other academic skills.
• Support Emergent Multilingual students to improve their comprehension and production of English.
• Translate oral or written English into students' primary language to support comprehension and demonstration of knowledge.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Experience with teenagers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years college (48 semester units)

Job description

• Work year is 206 days, 11 months, 6 hours per day
• Bilingual Spanish signing incentive available (one-time, prorated)
• Bilingual stipend of $100.00 monthly
• Generous health benefit options (see page 2), including several that require no employee contribution for self

Calendar And Compensation

• $24.41 - $34.43 hourly (CSEA Range 1)
• Work year is 206 days, 11 months, 6 hours per day
• Bilingual Spanish signing incentive available (one-time, prorated)
• Bilingual stipend of $100.00 monthly
• Generous health benefit options (see page 2), including several that require no employee contribution for self

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a teacher or administrator, provides instructional support and services to Emergent Multilingual students. Shall possess the skills and knowledge necessary to work in an instructional setting with students who are not proficient in English.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Support Emergent Multilingual Learners to master grade-level content and skill standards initially introduced by the teacher
• Provide in-the-moment support as needed to:
  • fill gaps in students' background knowledge and skills
  • support the building of academic habits
  • support students' mastery of grade-level content and skill standards
• Assist students with using computer programs, reading, writing, math and other academic skills.
• Support Emergent Multilingual students to improve their comprehension and production of English
• Translate oral or written English into students' primary language for students only as needed to support students' comprehension and demonstration of grade-level knowledge and skills.
• Support students to focus on academic tasks, behave appropriately, and self advocate in the classroom.
• Supervise students and assist with maintaining order and discipline in the classroom and other academic settings and during emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, etc.
• Help orient and integrate new students into the school by informing them about the policies that affect them, school supports available to them, and student activities and clubs they can join.
• Refer students to support services (community liaison, counselor, social-emotional counseling, etc.) as needed
• Help Emergent Multilingual students with study problems and monitor their understanding of in-class instruction
• Communicate regularly with classroom teachers about what the Emergent Multilingual students in their classroom understand and what they need more support with.
• Assist with career materials and administer language placement tests and other classroom tests as requested by a teacher.
• Assist with the administration of required state assessments (ELPAC, SBAC, etc.)
• Interpret in Parent Advisory Committee meetings.
• Translate letters and forms sent to parents.
• Interpret and translate for parents, students, counselors, deans, health clerk, and psychologists and other staff as needed.
• Perform other duties / skills related to the job description as assigned.

Who We Are

Campbell Union High School District, located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, is a small, close knit district committed to ensuring every student is ready for the future. We strive to be data-informed and focused on results, while promoting humanity, kindness, and personal responsibility. We are proud to provide a supportive environment of collaboration among our staff.

We know that high quality teachers, administrators and staff are key to our students' success and are working to retain and recruit passionate and effective talent.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years college (48 semester units)
• Experience working with teenagers is preferred.
• Ability to speak and write fluently in Spanish or another language
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to type and operate basic office equipment.
• Ability to work with students in various settings to reinforce learning of material and skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Ability to perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating, maintaining routine records, operate basic office equipment, and utilize basic computer skills.

Contacts

Frequent contacts with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Physical Effort/Work Environment

High school classroom and office environment. Moderate physical effort.

Union

Employees are members of the California School Employees Association.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this position.

It is the policy of Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD) to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Pen... (truncated)