Instructional Assistant II-Bilingual​/Bicultural

Overview

Santa Maria-Bonita School District

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II - BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students and State Preschool students, as applicable; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; translate for community members, parents, and teachers as assigned.

• Assist in the implementation of individual educational plans for students experiencing bilingual/bicultural and remedial instructional needs.
• Serve as translator to facilitate communications with monolingual, non-English speaking members of the school community.
• Prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Administer, monitor and score a variety of tests including criterion referenced tests, general aptitude tests, and student proficiency levels.
• Perform language census testing and record the results as assigned; maintain the confidentiality of student information according to established guidelines.
• requisition, store, distribute, and maintain an inventory of educational materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Administer routine first aid; direct students into safe learning and play activities; assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices according to approved procedures.
• Make home visits to assist in the interpretation of education programs and activities, and to encourage participation in the educational process as assigned.
• Provide cultural experiences to assist students with bilingual/bicultural needs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Behavior management strategies and techniques utilized with students involved with bilingual/bicultural remedial instructional problems.
• Child guidance principles and practices.
• Correct oral and written usage of English and a designated second language.
• Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling.
• Safe practices in classroom activities.
• Basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Correct English usage, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic recordkeeping techniques.
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Operation of office machines and keyboard equipment.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude with students experiencing bilingual/bicultural remedial instructional needs.
• Read, write, translate and interpret English and a designated second language.
• Operate and demonstrate the use of laboratory materials and equipment.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.
• Interpret, understand, and follow specific student educational plans and courses of study.
• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of an educational environment.

Any combination equivalent to:
Graduation from High School supplemented by coursework or training in child growth and development, or bilingual/bicultural instructional processes and one year of paid or volunteer experience working with students experiencing language deficiencies and remedial instruction needs.

Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor work environment.
• Light background noise.

Physical Abilities:

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Bending at the waist and kneeling or crouching to provide assistance to students.
• Seeing to read assignments and to monitor student activities.

Hazards:

• Potential exposure to communicable diseases and contact with blood and other body fluids.