QUALIFICATIONS: Requires the ability
to communicate orally and in writing in English and in Spanish (must pass the District's bilingual
certification test in oral, reading and writing proficiency in Spanish);
translate basic documents from English to Spanish, and vice-versa by passing
the District's translation test; establish and maintain routine records and
files; understand and effectively follow oral and written instructions in an
independent manner; adequately perform typing and computer skills as required
for clerical duties; establish and maintain cooperative and effective work
relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Must
possess the skill to analyze Home
Language Survey forms and 8th grade Limited English Proficient (LEP)/Fluent
English Proficient (FEP) lists to determine which students should be tested for
English language proficiency; schedule students for English and Spanish
proficiency testing and administer appropriate English and Spanish oral,
reading, and writing tests, as well as an optional math placement test; score
oral and reading portions of English language proficiency tests and make ESL
placement recommendations based on test
results; score oral and reading portions of Spanish language proficiency tests;
set up and maintain LEP program checklists for each student; test eligible
students for re-designation to FEP status and perform associated record-keeping
tasks and follow-up monitoring of students; send out appropriate notification
letters and make telephone contacts as necessary with parents of LEP/FEP
students; maintain accurate and current LEP/FEP students; maintain accurate and
current LEP/FEP computer data entries and student Individual Learning
Plans(ILP) as determined by the site LEP coordinator; assist ESL coordinator in
all phases of program for LEP students which specifically address the unique
needs of the students; communicate orally and in writing in both Spanish and
English with parents, LEP students, and school or district personnel; provide
translation or interpreting services as needed for school site bilingual
advisory committee meetings; as time permits assist school personnel with
registration, orientation, and scheduling of Spanish-speaking LEP students;
upon satisfactory completion of assigned duties, serve as an auxiliary
bilingual instructional assistant for classroom assignment or student tutoring
as assigned by the site ESL coordinator.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must be
bilingual. No
experience is required, although general clerical experience and work involving
the supervision of students is desirable.
Completion of twelfth grade is required, preferably supplemented by
college level courses. Certification of proficiency in the areas of
basic writing proficiency in a second language and demonstration of familiarity
with a minority culture is required.
CERTIFICATION OF DISTRICT PROFICIENCY
IN THE AREAS OF BASIC READING, WRITING AND
MATHEMATICS SKILLS MUST BE SUBMITTED
WITH THE APPLICATION TO CONSIDERED.
ONE OF THE
FOLLOWING MAY BE SUBMITTED IN PLACE
OF THE DISTRICT PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE.
·
DIPLOMA FROM A PUBLIC
CALIFORNIA HIGH
SCHOOL AFTER JANUARY 1, 1981
(G.E.D. does not fulfill the proficiency requirement)
·
PROOF OF SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE CBEST TEST
·
POSSESSION OF A VALID CALIFORNIA
TEACHING CREDENTIAL
A CRIMINAL HISTORY
CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.
DUTIES OF THE
POSITION: Assist the school site ESL coordinator in all aspects of the
program for Limited English Proficient students. Primary responsibility is the identification,
primary language testing, reclassification testing, and associated records
maintenance for LEP students. This job classification requires a high degree of
contact with Spanish-speaking parents of LEP students, both orally and in
writing. Secondary interim responsibilities include interpreting and translation
services for school site administrators, registrar, attendance personnel, and
counselors in matters that directly affect LEP students. When all essential
functions as a bilingual technician have been fulfilled and as time permits,
the bilingual technician may also perform as an auxiliary classroom bilingual
instructional assistant as assigned by the school site ESL coordinator.
STARTING SALARY: $1,949.29 (monthly)
NUMBER OF MONTHS: 9.4 (to begin as soon as
possible)
NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 (daily working hours to
be 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)