Bilingual Instructional Assistant - Spanish
About The Position
Under teacher supervision, the Bilingual/ESL Instructional Assistant supports teachers or counselors in meeting the educational and personal needs of bilingual students. The role provides English-as-a-second-language instructional assistance to individual students or groups and helps bilingual students with other academic subjects as needed. Positions are usually short term, have hourly schedules on school days only, and are subject to special Federal or State funding. The position is distinguished from Teacher Aide roles by its requirement for bilingual fluency in an appropriate language or ESL instruction and/or experience, and the ability to work effectively with students with limited English proficiency. The position is listed for 9.5 work months, 4 hours per day, 5 days per week, at $20.32 to $24.66 per hour. The application deadline is October 27, 2026.
Requirements
- Demonstrate the knowledge, ability, experience, and education necessary to perform the duties.
- Successfully complete the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test.
- Have basic English language skills and basic academic skills in reading, math, and spelling.
- Have primary-language fluency, or acceptable training and/or experience as a substitute for primary-language ability.
- Complete 15 hours or 1 semester unit in English-as-a-second-language instruction and 15 hours or 1 semester unit in the cultural backgrounds of limited-English-proficient students, or have one semester of experience (at least 3 hours per day) working with limited-English-proficient students in an ESL setting.
- Upon conditional offer, complete a DOJ and FBI criminal background check and provide a TB test from within the last 60 days.
- Complete district-mandated training, including Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment training.
- Meet the stated federal qualification option 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.
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.
- Knowledge of games, arts and crafts, and other activities suitable for children.
Responsibilities
- Assist teachers or counselors in serving bilingual students' educational and personal needs.
- Provide English-as-a-second-language instructional assistance to individual students or groups of students.
- 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
