Aide I/Aide I, Bilingual, 3.5 Hr. (Paraprofessional)

Job Posted 1/13/2025
Bakersfield City School District
Bakersfield, CA 93301
United States
Category Administrative
Job Description
Aide I/Aide I, Bilingual, 3.5 Hr. (Paraprofessional) JobID: 2748 Position Type: Support Staff/Instructional Assistant Date Posted: 11/21/2024 Location: All sites Date Available: 12/02/2024 Closing Date: Open until filled Job Description and Requirements: Show/Hide AIDE I / AIDE I, BILINGUAL, 3.5 HR. (Paraprofessional) QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma and passage of Kern High School District proficiency test; audio-visual and teacher aide courses desirable. Demonstrated knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate. Ability to follow oral and written directions. Knowledge of basic clerical procedures. Ability to learn library and/or computer skills. Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in multiethnic environment. Bilingual ability may be required, depending on assignment. REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned. JOB GOAL: To assist in providing well-organized, smoothly functioning school environment in which students benefit from instructional program. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists teachers, specialists, counselors and other staff in reinforcing instructional program and guiding students in development of desirable academic and social skills and habits. Works with small groups of children under direction of member of certificated staff. Assists with checking, care, preparation and arrangement of instructional materials and equipment. Assists with yard duty, first aid and home contacts. Assists with recordkeeping, filing and other clerical duties as appropriate to program funding. May be assigned to assist in classroom, library, computer instruction, in-school suspension, and/or community contact activities. Performs other related duties as assigned. SALARY: $17.93 - $29.23 per hour EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable. NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION: A new employee, or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification, shall serve a probationary period, which shall not exceed six (6) months of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause, without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education. Pursuant to Education Code section 45113, a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position, shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted. REQUIRED TEST: SPANISH LITERACY TEST, by appointment only if selected for bilingual vacancy. MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Online application and any required documents listed below must be submitted: High School Diploma or equivalent AND Evidence ot 12 semester units in are of child development AND Verification of one (1) of the following: Two years (48 semester units) of study at an accredited college or university OR Associate's or higher degree from an accredited college or university OR Passage of Open until filled Job Description and Requirements: Show/Hide EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER FOR THE DEAF (2024 - 2025 SCHOOL YEAR) OPEN UNTIL FILLED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school diploma or equivalent and passage of Kern High School District proficiency test 2. Demonstrated knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics or reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness, as appropriate 3. Passage of Education Signing Skills Evaluation for Interpreter (ESSE-I) at level 4 or above or other equivalent certification approved by California State Board of Education 4. Experience interpreting and translating for hearing impaired persons, preferably students, utilizing ASL (American Sign Language) or SEE (Signing Exact English) 5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents and community; ability to work collaboratively 6. Skill and accuracy in oral and written expression; ability to follow oral and written directions; desire to support students in educational environment 7. Valid driver's license and personal car for use on district business 8. Bilingual ability may be required, depending on assignment 9. Must pass required tests REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned JOB GOAL: To provide support to students with severe hearing impairments in variety of classroom environments by performing interpreting, translating, and tutorial services so they can access the curriculum in academic areas, individualized life skills, social emotional supports and/or behavioral needs in order to benefit from their educational placement PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists in effective communication between students, staff and community by providing transliteration and interpretation services as needed Translates, interprets and presents variety of instructional exercises and materials; translates instructional directions and class discussions to students Tutors and interprets for individuals or small groups of students to reinforce instructional concepts Accompanies and assists students in mainstreaming activities by performing interpreting and other duties to help ensure success in regular classroom Assists special education teacher in implementing student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP) goals and accommodations Reinforces, under supervision of special education teacher/staff, instruction introduced by student's general and/or special education teacher(s) Assists with checking, care, preparation and arrangement of instructional materials and equipment Assists in implementing classroom management procedures and Individualized Behavior Intervention Plans Assists with yard duty, first aid and physical education activities; assists in lifting, moving, and positioning students as necessary to render various forms of personal care, including but not limited to feeding, dressing, grooming, toileting, diapering, therapy and specialized health care procedures; assists students in use of wheelchairs, braces or orthopedic equipment; may be required to use mechanical equipment Assists classroom teacher with handicapped children to and from buses, and in use of special equipment; fosters and encourages independence of all students Monitors students to ensure safety and safety of others in all school environments, including but not limited to classroom, playground, cafeteria, bus, and parent pick up and drop off areas, any school related activities and locations Maintains valid first aid and CPR certification Maintains confidentiality of student records in accordance with District and legal requirements Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, and personal and collective accountability Performs other related duties as assigned REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned JOB GOAL: To provide desirable classroom environment by performing interpreting, translating and tutorial services for students with severe hearing impairments PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: SALARY: $25.09 - $40.82 per hour. (10 month employees: Annual salary is divided into eleven (11) equal monthly payments.) EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the district's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable. NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION: A new employee, or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification, shall serve a probationary period, which shall not exceed six (6) months of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause, without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education. Pursuant to Education Code section 45113, a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position, shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted. MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Online application and any required documents listed below must be submitted: High School Diploma or equivalent Verification of one (1) of the following: Two years (48 semester units) of study at an accredited college or university Associate's or higher degree from an accredited college or university Passage of BCSD Paraprofessional Test CBEST Evidence of one (1) of the following certifications: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certification American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (ACCI), Level 4 or above (formerly known as NAD certification) Certification by the Cued Speech TECUnit Educational Sign Skills Evaluation - Interpreter (ESSE-I), Level 4 or above Educational Interpreter Performance Evaluation (EIPA), Level 4 or above Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment . click apply for full job details
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