BILINGUAL INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT (Bilingual English/Spanish REQUIRED)

About the role

Tutor students, individually or in groups, in prescribed subject matter under direction of certificated staff.
Administer and correct teacher prepared tests.
Monitor on-campus student activities as assigned under the guidance and direction of an administrative staff member.
Support teacher(s) in clerical duties, such as photocopying and recordkeeping as assigned.
May set up and use audiovisual equipment and computers to assist students.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students, individually or in groups, in prescribed subject matter under direction of certificated staff.
• Administer and correct teacher prepared tests.
• Maintain classroom order and discipline.
• Monitor on-campus student activities as assigned under the guidance and direction of an administrative staff member.
• Support teacher(s) in clerical duties, such as photocopying and recordkeeping as assigned.
• May set up and use audiovisual equipment and computers to assist students.

Requirements

• High school graduation or its equivalent.
• Must pass basic high school and bilingual competency tests.
• Ability to speak and write effectively in both English and Spanish.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work effectively with young people.
• Work independently on own initiative.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Work calmly and accurately under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
• Desirable: Experience in youth activities.
• Knowledge and understanding of developmental stages of students.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or its equivalent.
• Must pass basic high school and bilingual competency tests.
• Ability to speak and write effectively in both English and Spanish.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work effectively with young people.
• Work independently on own initiative.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Work calmly and accurately under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
• Desirable: Experience in youth activities.
• Knowledge and understanding of developmental stages of students.

Skills

• Effective communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Experience working with LEP students.
• Ability to monitor and manage student activities.
• Basic computer literacy.

Benefits

• Classified Health Plans & Rates Procedure

Pay

Ranges 16 & 18, salary placement from $19.66 to $26.40 hourly + 5% bilingual stipend Salary prorated based on start date and prior experience.

Schedule

192 days (Student days only) - 192 Day Work Year Calendar
Monday through Friday, 6 hours/day, 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Application

All interested current employees may apply as an internal applicant.
All interested outside applicants may apply as an external applicant.
Applications must be submitted on or before Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Contact Information

For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, California, 93420.
Phone: 805-474-3000 ext. 1190
Email: jennifer.handy@lmusd.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sex-based harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation, including related medical conditions and recovery; parental, family, or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.