Bilingual Instructional Assistant

Kern High School District•Golden Valley, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 to relate to them in a learning and recreational situation.
Ability to learn the requirements of students in the specific learning programs to which assigned.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt effective course of action.
Ability to pass the District's bilingual certification test in oral, reading, and writing proficiency in SPANISH.
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Proof of passing Paraprofessional Exam from any district OR AA Degree or higher OR at least 48 college units or 72 quarter units.

Nice To Haves

General clerical experience.
Work involving the supervision of students.
College level courses supplemented to High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Responsibilities

Assists teachers in the instruction, supervision, and training of individuals or groups of students.
Performs a variety of instructional support and student care activities.
Performs a variety of related duties to provide an effective learning environment.
Provides responsible support services.
Maintains a high degree of positive contact with students and certificated staff.
Supervises students in a variety of situations.
Establishes and maintains accurate classroom records and files.
Operates standard office equipment including computer keyboard, copy machine, tape recorder, and projector.
Maintains calm and patience in stressful situations.
Understands and carries out oral and written instructions.
Understands and effectively follows oral and written instructions in an independent manner.
Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.