Bilingual Instructional Assistant - Open to Kern High School District Regular and Substitute Employees Only -

Qualifications

• Command of the English language
• Knowledge of pertinent academic areas and learning situations
• Knowledge of the general needs and behaviors of high school students
• Skill to understand the needs of high school students and relate to them in learning and recreational situations
• Ability to learn the requirements of students in the specific learning programs to which assigned
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action
• Ability to supervise students in a variety of situations
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate classroom records and files
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer keyboard, copy machine, tape recorder, and projector
• Ability to maintain calm and patience in stressful situations
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to understand and effectively follow oral and written instructions in an independent manner
• Adequate typing and computer skills as required for clerical duties
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
• General clerical experience and work involving the supervision of students (desirable)
• Completion of the twelfth grade required, preferably supplemented by college-level courses
• Demonstration of familiarity with a minority culture required
• Must pass the District's bilingual certification test in oral, reading, and writing proficiency in Spanish
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and one of the following:
  • Proof of passing Paraprofessional Exam from any district
  • AA Degree or higher
  • At least 48 college units or 72 quarter units
• A criminal history check will be required of successful candidate prior to employment

Responsibilities

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.

Pay

Starting salary: $2,361.45 per month

Schedule

9.4 months per year (to begin as soon as possible); 6 hours daily, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.