FBHS Inst. Asst. Bilingual #357 7 hrs./5 Days Wk./10 Mo.Yr. 16-1405 Open Until Filled

FORT BRAGG UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION – INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, BILINGUAL

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        DEFINITION

To assist credentialed personnel in directing bilingual pupil activities, helping to present material, and maintaining proper classroom atmosphere.  Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Received general supervision from a principal and technical and functional supervision from a teacher or other credentialed personnel.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES – May include, but are not limited to, the following:

 Assists credentialed personnel in providing the overall guidance to bilingual children in activities involving instruction, games, arts and crafts, and other programs.

 As directed, works with students in a group or on an individual basis, assisting with specific instructional tasks.

 Listens to and discusses individual problems with students; refers to credentialed personnel when necessary.

 Assists in assembling, distributing, gathering and filing materials for classroom instruction.

 Performs yard duty and supervision of students as necessary.

 Chaperons field trips as necessary.

 Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 High School diploma or equivalent

 Successful completion of the Fort Bragg Unified School District proficiency test consistent with E.C. Section 45344.5

Knowledge of:

 The language of the bilingual program.

 General needs and behavior of children.

 General clerical methods and procedures, including basic computer skills.

 First aid and safety practices.

Ability to:

 Supervise a group of children in varying activities.

 Maintain a sympathetic understanding of the problems and needs of children.

 Perform a wide variety of clerical duties and use computer skills.

 Translate lessons when necessary.

 Write notes in the language of the bilingual population for the teacher and office staff.

 Speak fluently and write the required languages.

 Understand and follow written and oral instructions.

 Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

 Maintain confidentiality.

Experience and Training

Any combination of experience and training, which would indicate possession of the above skills and abilities.

Special Requirements

Some positions in this class may require possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

 Ability to exert 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

 Ability to stoop, climb, stand for long periods of time and perform physical labor, physical mobility and stamina to participate in activities which may be strenuous.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Board Adopted: April 27, 1989, Rev. Board Approved: April 25, 2017

Benefits: Participation in our health, vision, dental and life insurance, including an employee contribution if applicable.  This will provide coverage for the employee, their spouse and eligible dependents.  Employee may elect membership in California School Employee's Association. Partidipation in Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), to which both the employee and FBUSD contribute.  Special Notes: This position may be temporarily filled by a substitute or in-house employee who may also be a candidate.