Bilingual Instructional Assistant - Pashto
About The Position
A Bilingual/ESL Instructional Assistant works under teacher supervision to support the educational and personal needs of bilingual students. The role provides instructional assistance in teaching English as a second language to individual students or groups and helps students with other academic subjects as needed. These positions are usually short-term, hourly positions scheduled on school days only and are subject to special Federal or State funding. The role is distinguished from Teacher Aide positions by the requirement for fluency in an appropriate language and/or ESL techniques, and the ability to work effectively with students with limited English proficiency. The position is scheduled for 3 hours per day, 5 days per week, for 9.5 work months.
Requirements
- Demonstrate the capability to perform the position’s duties through a suitable combination of knowledge, ability, experience, and education.
- Successfully complete the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test.
- Have basic English language skills and basic academic skills in reading, math, and spelling.
- Demonstrate knowledge of games, arts and crafts, and other activities suitable for children.
- Have primary-language fluency, or acceptable training and/or experience as a substitute for primary-language ability: 15 hours or 1 semester unit in ESL instruction and 15 hours or 1 semester unit in the cultural backgrounds of limited-English-proficient students; alternatively, one semester of experience working at least 3 hours per day with limited-English-proficient students in an ESL situation.
- Upon conditional offer, complete DOJ and FBI criminal background checks, provide a TB test from within the last 60 days, and complete district-mandated training, including Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment training.
- Meet the stated qualification of an A.A. degree, 48 units beyond a high school diploma, or successful completion of the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test in reading and math, as referenced under the Federal No Child Left Behind Act.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a leader in children’s activities or school experience is desirable but not required.
- Completion of the equivalent of twelfth grade is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Assist teachers or counselors in serving bilingual students’ educational and personal needs.
- Provide instructional assistance in teaching English as a second language to individual students or groups.
- Assist bilingual students with other academic subjects as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
