Bilingual Instructional Assistant (Special Education Department)

Posted: Continuous 2012-08-08
Available: 08/08/2012 Closes: 08/16/2012
Foothill High School
 

QUALIFICATIONS:  This position requires command of the English language, knowledge of pertinent academic areas and learning situations, and knowledge of the general needs and behaviors of high school students.

Must possess the skill to understand the needs of high school students and to relate to them in a learning and recreational situation; learn the requirements of students in the specific learning programs to which assigned; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective course of action; supervise students in a variety of situations; establish and maintain accurate classroom records and files; operate standard office equipment including computer keyboarding, copy machines, tape records, and projectors; maintain calm and patience in stressful situations; understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Must understand and effectively follow oral and written instructions in an independent manner; possess adequate 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.

Requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing both in English and the Spanish language.

must pass the District's bilingual certification test in oral, reading and writing proficiency in Spanish.

CERTIFICATION OF PROFICIENCY IN THE AREAS OF BASIC READING, WRITING, AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.  ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MAY BE SUBMITTED IN PLACE OF THE 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.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:  General clerical experience and work involving the supervision of students is desirable.  Completion of twelfth grade is required, preferably supplemented by college level courses. Demonstration of familiarity with a minority culture is required.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

DUTIES OF POSITION:  Under supervision assists teachers in the instruction, supervision, and training of individuals or groups of students by performing a variety of instructional support and student care activities; performs a variety of related duties to provide an effective learning environment. This job class provides a variety of responsible support services and requires a high degree of positive contact with students and certificated staff.

 

STARTING SALARY:           $ 1,427.17 (monthly)

                              

NUMBER OF MONTHS:         9.4 (to begin as soon as possible)

                                                                                                                 

NUMBER OF HOURS:           6 (daily working hours 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.)

Kern High School District


5801 Sundale Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93309
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