Aide I, 3 Hr./Aide I Bilingual, 3 Hr.

Bakersfield City School District • Bakersfield, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the school environment by assisting teachers and staff in reinforcing the instructional program and guiding students in academic and social development. The role involves working with small groups of children, preparing instructional materials, assisting with supervision, and performing clerical duties. Bilingual ability may be required depending on the assignment. The goal is to contribute to a well-organized school environment that enhances the student's learning experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Passage of Kern High School District proficiency test
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Knowledge of basic clerical procedures.
• Ability to learn library and/or computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in multiethnic environment.
• Verification of one (1) of the following: Two years (48 semester units) of study at an accredited college or university, Associate's or higher degree from an accredited college or university, Passage of BCSD Paraprofessional Test, CBEST
• Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice
• Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

Nice To Haves

• Audio-visual and teacher aide courses desirable.
• Bilingual ability may be required, depending on assignment.
• SPANISH LITERACY TEST , by appointment only if selected for bilingual vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers, specialists, counselors and other staff in reinforcing instructional program and guiding students in development of desirable academic and social skills and habits.
• Works with small groups of children under direction of member of certificated staff.
• Assists with checking, care, preparation and arrangement of instructional materials and equipment.
• Assists with yard duty, first aid and home contacts.
• Assists with recordkeeping, filing and other clerical duties as appropriate to program funding.
• May be assigned to assist in classroom, library, computer instruction, in-school suspension, and/or community contact activities.
• Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, and personal and collective accountability.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED