Bilingual Instructional Assistant (Spanish)

Job Posted 12/19/2024
Palmdale School District
Palmdale, CA 93550
United States
Category Education
Part-Time
Job Description
Salary: $17.92 - $21.78 Hourly

Location : Palmdale, CA

Job Type: 182 Days

Job Number: 24/25-07/17

Division: School Site

Opening Date: 07/17/2024

Summary

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND EXAMINATION PROCESS.

IT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME, WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE.

To perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in assisting in instruction of English as a second language to students in a school setting; and to administer language assessment examinations to students.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from certificated staff.

Representative Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Assist in English language acquisition progress of students having home languages other than English; assist individual and small groups of students in listening, reading, writing, and speaking English; monitor and assist students through drill, study, and research activities.
  2. Assist in the preparation and reinforcement of the presentation of bilingual learning materials and in the performance of other bilingual instructional assistant activities.
  3. Assist in the administration of assessment and placement test; administer both the oral and written portions of the exam testing reading, writing, and language structure; oversee students being tested; score tests and prepare student diagnostic sheets.
  4. Assist teacher in monitoring student progress; identify students who are ready to be reclassified; retest as necessary; recommend reclassification in accordance with established guidelines.
  5. Perform record keeping activities; take attendance and maintain attendance records; fill out forms and applications as needed; assist in maintaining testing and other records; record and update student data.
  6. Assist in preparing teaching materials and learning activities, as directed; collect, assemble, and distribute textbooks, learning package materials, supplies, equipment, and resource materials; order instructional material and aids when necessary.
  7. Telephone and interpret for non-English speaking parents, when directed, to inform them of the behavioral or academic standing of their child; interpret at parent/teacher conferences.
  8. Provide oral interpretations of assignments and teacher instructions/lessons to non-English speaking students.
  9. Assist in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment, such as preparing bulletin board materials and decorate classroom.
  10. Attend and participate in faculty, staff, inservice, and parent conferences and meetings.
  11. Operate audio-visual equipment, computer, copying machines and other related equipment that serve as aids in or to the instructional program.
  12. Assist non-English speaking students in English language and American culture.
  13. Perform related duties as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two years of instructional assistant experience.

Training:

-Equivalent to the completion of 24 units of college level coursework designed to develop skills in bilingual education instructional assistant work.

-This position requires applicants to meet academic proficiency requirements in ONE of the following ways:
  • Completed two years or more of college units (48+ units); OR
  • Received an AA degree or higher; OR
  • Successfully complete our academic assessment which requires knowledge of reading, writing and mathematics.
If you are attempting to satisfy the academic proficiency requirement, official college transcripts must be attached to the application to validate the degree awarded or completion of 48+ college units. If official transcripts are not attached to the application, you will be required to take and pass the academic proficiency assessment in addition to the job-specific examination for this position.

Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Special Requirement:
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish language desired.
Employment Standards

Application Filing
Applications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period. An eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies. Applicants will receive notifications electronically by email only.

ExaminationThe examination components consist of a qualifying written multiple-choice and oral exam. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be required to take the exam and are notified via email communication of the scheduled date, time, and location. A valid picture identification is required prior to admittance.

After the exam procedure concludes for this recruitment, an eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies. When eligibility lists include open and promotional lists of qualified persons through competitive examination, the promotional list will be used first, unless otherwise stated on this bulletin.

Test Taking Tips (example guide only)

Work yearThis position observes a 182-day work calendar, and typically works part-time at five hours and forty-five minutes (5.75) per day.

SalaryThe salary rate for a new employee is at the first step of the appropriate five-step salary schedule for this position. The probationary period is 130 work days (not counting sick, industrial accident). Upon becoming permanent, a one-step salary advance shall be granted with future annual advances up to the fifth step of the salary schedule.

Holidays and LeavesSeventeen (17) paid holidays that fall within the work year, pursuant to the District's Collective Bargaining Agreement with California Schools Employees Association Chapter 296 (CSEA).

Sick leave shall be granted in the proportion of daily hours worked. Vacation is earned at the prescribed rate as part of compensation, and does not become vested until after completion of the initial probationary period.

Work Environment
This job is primarily performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment, and outdoors for some student activities; exposure to adverse weather conditions, bloodborne pathogens and/or illness; sanitizing agents, classroom noises from students, staff, and standard equipment.

Physical Demands

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead and horizontally; dexterity of hand and fingers to manipulate instructional materials, writing instruments, computer keyboard/mouse; hearing and speaking sufficiently for the exchange of information.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.

For further information regarding Palmdale School District's non-discrimination, sexual harassment and Title IX policies and/or Coordinator contact information, please click the following link:

For further information regarding Palmdale School District's Personnel Sexual Harassment Board Policy, BP 4119.11, please click the following link:

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The following supplemental questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to the position of Bilingual Instructional Assistant. Your answers are required for your application to be considered complete. The information that you provide will be evaluated as it stands, and revisions to clarify the information provided are not allowed. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information will be disqualified from this recruitment.NOTE: All work experience and education that is described or included in your response(s) must be reflected in the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections of the application. A résumé or other documentation to convey this information will not be considered in lieu of completing all sections of the application.
  • I have read and understand the instructions
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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED? (proof may be required)
  • Yes
  • No
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Indicate the number of years that best describes your experience providing instructional support in a school or similar setting. (answer must reflect on application)
  • None
  • Up to one year
  • One year to less than two years
  • Two years to less than three years
  • Three years or more . click apply for full job details
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