Paraeducator, Bilingual

Santa Barbara USD • Santa Barbara, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paraeducator, Bilingual position assists a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment. This role involves providing tutoring, monitoring instructional activities, performing clerical duties, operating instructional equipment, observing student behavior, and ensuring student well-being. The position is for three to six hours per day, nine months per year, and is FLSA Non-exempt.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school
• At least one (1) year experience working with children in an educational or other organized setting.
• ESSA Paraeducator requirement can be met by completion of ONE of the following: SBUSD Paraeducator Math/Language Arts Assessment, California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), Completion of two (2) years college (48 semester units) or A.A. degree (or higher)
• Successful passage of District bilingual assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Fluent in Spanish (additional monthly stipend available if passed oral exam)
• Bachelor's degree (additional monthly stipend available)

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring to individual students or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the certificated teacher.
• Monitor and oversee instructional drills, exercises, practices and assignments; administer, monitor and score a variety of tests and other instructional exercises.
• Perform routine clerical duties to support the certificated teacher, including copying instructional materials, scoring papers, recording test scores, and maintaining student files.
• Operate instructional equipment such as computer workstations or iPads; gather, distribute or collect instructional materials and supplies; collaborate with certificated teachers to meet student needs.
• Assist the certificated teacher in observing student behavior and adherence to classroom or school rules and policies.
• Operate a variety of contemporary office equipment; operate PC or MAC computers and mass market software or applications, including MS Office and Google Suite.
• Assure the well-being of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; administer minor first aid as assigned; refer injured or ill students to appropriate staff as required.
• Direct group activities as assigned; assist in monitoring cafeteria, recess and playground activities; accompany students on field trips.
• Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records and information according to established practices and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Participate in staff meetings, Professional Learning Community, or in-service meetings as directed.

Benefits

• Additional $104 monthly stipend available if fluent in Spanish and an oral exam is passed.
• Additional $42 monthly stipend available for a Bachelor's degree.

What This Job Offers

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