Bilingual Instructional Assistant (Spanish) - Central Heights Middle School

Pay Rate: $21.56 per hour

Schedule

This position is full time, 7.5 hours per day (8 am - 4 pm), Monday through Friday, during the school year. See attached work calendar for exact work dates.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Benefit eligible

Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide instructional support to the English Language teacher (EL) and classroom teachers. This position will assist in supporting the instruction of ELs in the classroom; and assist in bridging communication between home and school and to support the students' understanding of their new environment by respecting dual language/dual cultural experiences.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competency in English and at least one other language.
• Promote effective communication between school personnel and EL families.
• Support academic instruction of EL students by implementing teacher-guided strategies, utilizing established classroom accommodations and documenting student progress.
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers in providing academic assistance to EL students. Follows support schedule as outlined.
• Help students transition to a new school environment.
• Make parent contacts and supply appropriate documentation as directed by the EL teacher or principal and as outlined through district policy and procedure.
• Understand the developmental stages of English proficiency: newcomer, silent period, experimental, social English, and academic English.
• Assist students in understanding other cultures while respecting and encouraging the continued practice of their home language and culture.
• Participate in appropriate training sessions, such as bloodborne pathogens, medication administration, CPR, first aid, etc.

Requirements

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education or obtained an associate's degree (or higher).
• Be able to demonstrate through a formal assessment the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Must be bilingual in English and at least one other language.
• Ability to read, interpret, and/or prepare a variety of documents (e.g., attendance reports, enrollment reports, disciplinary reports, tests, instructional materials, confidential files, health cards, reimbursable absence forms, computer manuals, student/parent handbook, purchase orders).
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency through Skill Check testing (knowledge of English and second language including translation and speaking the language).
• Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow instructions.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from diverse groups of administrators, staff, parents, and the public.
• Mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate decimals and percents, including more advanced mathematical processes.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and deal with problems involving several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including personal computer, photocopier, calculator, fax machine, telephone switchboard, etc.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board policies.
• Ability to use technology to accomplish job responsibilities.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Physical Attributes

• Regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision.
• Must have a current physical on file with the district certifying the applicant is able to meet all job qualifications.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.