Bilingual Instructional Assistant - McDowell Elementary

5 days per week

30.00 hours per week (averaging 6.0 hours per day)

Hours: 7:45 AM - 2:15 PM (M,T,W,Th,F)

Job Title: Bilingual Instructional Assistant

Department: School Site

Reports To: Site Principal

Prepared Date: March 2024

Approved Date: May 2024

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of certificated staff, bilingual instructional assistants provide instruction to and supervision of students on elementary and secondary campuses. Data gathering and student assessment are also required duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Primary responsibilities are working in classroom settings under the direction and supervision of a credentialed teacher to provide instructional assistance to English learners. May assist in registration and scheduling of students; receives and provides resource expertise in English and, where needed, in native language for communication with students and classroom teacher; translates, when necessary, course content, and in other ways, reinforces classroom curriculum; under administrative and/or certificated supervision, submits data for required reports; provides translation for IEP, 504, and other school meetings; acts as liaison between teacher, student, school and parent, including home visits when requested; at the secondary level, maintains contact with all teachers dealing with LEP students; assists with orientation of new bilingual instructional assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the knowledge of correct usage (e.g., writing, speaking) of the specific second language(s) on which the position is based; correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, punctuation, pronunciation, and arithmetic. Ability to assist with instructional activities in a classroom or special education program; learn the procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned bilingual instructional assistant duties; understand the needs of students; perform routine clerical duties; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with teachers, students, and others contacted in the course of the work.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must have minimum of a high school education or its equivalency. Must meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 which is at least an AA degree, or 48 college semester units, or pass a rigorous competency test. Some experience working with ELL students and/or parents desired.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be proficient in both English and the specific second language(s) on which the position is based.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must have ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.

REASONING ABILITY

Must have ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action as well as the ability to choose among a limited number of alternatives in solving routine problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.75 - $27.73 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please list 1-2 professional references below:

Ability to Commute:

• Petaluma, CA 94954 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Petaluma, CA 94954: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $28