Instructional Aide Bilingual - ECE Childrens Center (0950)

Baldwin Park Unified School District•Baldwin Park, CA

24d

About The Position

Using both the Spanish and English languages fluently, assist teachers with the presentation of learning materials; tutor individuals or small groups of students; reinforce or follow-up on the teacher's lessons by reading or telling stories, providing specialized instructional assistance, practicing and listening to lessons, leading discussions and other learning activities; coordinate and assist students in learning centers with use of dictionaries, researching materials, work skill and reading, using both the Spanish and English languages; assist in identifying the learning needs of students and in the evaluation of the instruction and the students' progress and problems; assist teacher in preparation of plans or develop own plans based on teachers' direction and explanation of the students' learning needs; provide emotional support, positive reinforcement, and general guidance; assist in developing and preparing teaching aides; prepare and maintain inventories of materials and equipment used in learning activities. Perform clerical tasks such as scoring and recording tests, up-date “Cum” folders, and maintain other student records and files, chart student progress, keep records of attendance and grades; operate office machines such as typewriters or duplicators in the preparation of instruction materials, bulletins, or other materials; prepare labels, charts, bulletin boards, learning displays and teaching devices as directed; straighten and organize classrooms or other instructional areas and centers; may accompany students on field trips; may attend in-service training sessions, Back-to-School nights and other school activities; assist teacher in maintaining discipline and monitor classroom, playground or other areas; provide translation and interpretation of the Spanish language in a variety of forms; respect confidential nature of pupil records and school reports; may assist with parent conferences; may make home calls under direction of the teacher; may administer first aid in the absence of the teacher or school nurse. The Baldwin Park Unified School District is recruiting for Bilingual Instructional Aides. Under general supervision, the employee will assist, tutor, and educate preschool-age and school-age students individually or in groups in a classroom or similar learning situation following a prescribed curriculum. The Bilingual Instructional Aide will also oversee students, and perform clerical and paraprofessional work both outside and in the classroom in English language acquisition programs, and do related work as may be required.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school
Successful completion of the District instructional aide examination or completion of at least two years of study at an institution of higher education or an associate's degree or higher
Possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above
6 of core early childhood education classes required
Applicants must successfully pass the bilingual proficiency examination administered by the District
Must possess a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit and be enrolled in an accredited institution leading to an associate degree or higher in early childhood education or related field. This requirement only applies to Head Start employment.
Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License
Copy of Transcript (Verifying 6 units of Child Development)
Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Letters, recent within 2 years must be dated)
Proof of HS Graduation (High School Diploma, Transcripts, or GED )
Resume

Nice To Haves

Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency

Responsibilities

Assist teachers with the presentation of learning materials
Tutor individuals or small groups of students
Reinforce or follow-up on the teacher's lessons
Coordinate and assist students in learning centers
Assist in identifying the learning needs of students
Assist teacher in preparation of plans
Provide emotional support, positive reinforcement, and general guidance
Assist in developing and preparing teaching aides
Prepare and maintain inventories of materials and equipment used in learning activities
Perform clerical tasks such as scoring and recording tests, up-date “Cum” folders, and maintain other student records and files, chart student progress, keep records of attendance and grades
Operate office machines such as typewriters or duplicators in the preparation of instruction materials, bulletins, or other materials
Prepare labels, charts, bulletin boards, learning displays and teaching devices as directed
Straighten and organize classrooms or other instructional areas and centers
May accompany students on field trips
May attend in-service training sessions, Back-to-School nights and other school activities
Assist teacher in maintaining discipline and monitor classroom, playground or other areas
Provide translation and interpretation of the Spanish language in a variety of forms
Respect confidential nature of pupil records and school reports
May assist with parent conferences
May make home calls under direction of the teacher
May administer first aid in the absence of the teacher or school nurse
Assist, tutor, and educate preschool-age and school-age students individually or in groups in a classroom or similar learning situation following a prescribed curriculum
Oversee students
Perform clerical and paraprofessional work both outside and in the classroom in English language acquisition programs

Benefits

Baldwin Park Unified School District offers an exceptional benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and membership in the CalPERS retirement system).

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume