Instructional Aide - Bilingual Spanish

Garden Grove Unified School District • Garden Grove, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This is an open recruitment for Instructional Aide positions, open to the general public and district employees. The eligibility list will be valid for six months. Applications are accepted online only. New hires will start at the beginning salary step of $23.02 per hour, with potential for annual step increases up to $26.69 per hour. These positions involve working 3 hours per day, Monday through Friday, during the school session in Kindergarten to 12th grade classrooms. Under the general supervision of a certificated teacher or administrator, instructional aides support student instruction individually or in small groups. They may be assigned to classrooms, reading labs, or special study centers.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Some experience working with young people
• Meet the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirement, which can be met by: (1) Possession of an associate's degree or higher; (2) completion of 48 full semester units earned at an accredited college or university; or (3) having a High School diploma or GED equivalent and taking and passing the ESSA exam.
• Basic methods used in instruction.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation, as well as reading and mathematics.
• Student behavior management strategies and techniques.
• Health and safety regulations as related to the position.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to assist a certificated teacher or administrator in instructing students in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, procedures and policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both in oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Ability to implement learning activities for students.
• Ability to adapt basic teaching techniques and methods to support the teacher.
• Ability to maintain a healthy and safe environment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to monitor and assist students.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm and receptive attitude toward students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
• Some positions require verbal fluency in a language other than English.

Nice To Haves

• An associate’s degree is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supports student instruction and assessment by working with students individually or in small groups, as directed by the teacher.
• Implements and modifies curriculum such as learning materials and activities, as directed by the teacher.
• Uses positive reinforcement strategies and other techniques to assist students in development of appropriate behavior.
• Follows teacher's lesson plans to reinforce lessons presented by teacher.
• Implements alternative methods for presenting instruction to students, as directed by the teacher.
• Confers with teacher regarding programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Provides feedback to teacher on students' progress.
• Assists teacher in scoring tests, recording grades, and charting student progress.
• Assists teacher in setting up experiments, displays, exhibits; operates audiovisual and other educational training equipment and aids; and distributes and collects educational materials, papers, and supplies.
• Implements standards set by the teacher of appropriate student behaviors for the purpose of achieving effective participation in activities; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Assists in monitoring student progress and behavior in the classroom, lunchroom, and playground activities; as well as other special educational activities, as assigned.
• May duplicate educational materials on a sporadic basis, within categorical funding guidelines.
• May accompany students on field trips.
• Operates classroom equipment including audio/visual devices and various forms of classroom technology.
• Attends trainings and meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and receiving updated current information on best practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
• Social Security coverage
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for the employee and family (for regular classified employees employed 30 hours or more a week)
• Life Insurance for the employee (for regular classified employees employed 30 hours or more a week)
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS) (for regular classified employees employed 30 hours or more a week)

What This Job Offers

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