Instructional Assistant- Bilingual; Spanish

Overview

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish a one-year eligibility list for current vacancies and substitute opportunities in Santa Monica. Positions are typically 3-6 hours per day, Monday - Friday, for the school year. Current Vacancies:
Santa Monica High School, Monday-Friday 3 hrs./day.

Under the general supervision of a certificated teacher and a site administrator, the Instructional Assistant Bilingual (Spanish) assists the teacher by providing instructional support in English and Spanish to individuals and/or groups of students in regular classrooms and assigned programs, monitors and reports student progress regarding performance and behavior, and provides clerical and other support related to instructional activities. The role also helps students in their academic, social and emotional development.

Positions in this classification assist certificated teachers in creating learning opportunities in language acquisition programs where the ability to speak, read, and assist in instruction in English and Spanish is necessary. Incumbents work with initiative within standardized procedures and assist the teacher with instruction, materials, and evaluation procedures; final responsibility for instruction remains with the teacher.

EDUCATION: Must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent AND

• Completed 48 units at an institution of higher learning; OR
• Obtained an Associate’s (or higher) degree; OR
• Must pass the District’s Instructional Assistant written examination demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be fluent in Spanish in reading, writing and speaking.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE: Six months paid or verifiable, supervised volunteer experience that has provided first-hand knowledge of the needs of school aged children and young people.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Utilizes written and spoken English and Spanish to work with students in small groups and/or on an individual basis in regular classrooms and assigned programs to provide instructional, reinforcement and follow-up support in language development and other learning activities.
• Assists in the preparation and implementation of lesson plans, instructional materials and learning aids as directed by the teacher, including translating materials; interpreting instructions, terms and words; scoring student reports and papers; and administering, monitoring and scoring a variety of tests.
• Observes students and assists in the supervision and modeling appropriate student behavior through positive reinforcement techniques.
• Confers with teachers concerning student progress and to determine programs, activities and materials to meet the needs of students in the language acquisition program to which the instructional assistant is assigned.
• Performs clerical support duties, such as preparing, typing and copying instructional materials; recording grades; preparing and maintaining student files and records; and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials.
• Operates and assists students in the operation of instructional aids, media, computer terminals and software programs.
• Provides support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, and operating audio-visual equipment.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• May serve as a translator and interpreter to facilitate communication with Spanish-speaking parents and other members of the school community.
• May contact Spanish-speaking parents or guardians in case of emergency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Basic needs, characteristics and behavior of children and adolescents.
• Correct English and Spanish usage, spelling, vocabulary, syntax, grammar and punctuation.
• Basic arithmetical concepts.
• Routine record keeping.

• Demonstrate understanding for, appreciation of and patience with students in language acquisition programs.
• Be aware of and sensitive to the needs of all children, their cultures, languages, lifestyles and capabilities.
• Read, write and communicate effectively and idiomatically in English and Spanish.
• Establish rapport with and gain the confidence of children and students.
• Learn basic teaching techniques and methods.
• Learn safe practices and procedures for classroom and campus activities.
• Learn growth and development patterns of children and adolescents.
• Acquire a working knowledge of subjects taught at the grade level(s) to which assigned.
• Learn to utilize appropriate instructional media and…