700 - Bilingual Instructional Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:        

                                                1.  Be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate;

                                                2.  Have experience related to working with students or parents;

                                                3.  Have a desire and ability to work with and communicate with

                                                     staff, students, and parents;

                                                4.  Oral and written fluency in  Spanish and English;

                                                5.  Keyboarding and computer proficiency preferred.  

                                                6.  To comply with the "No Child Left Behind" requirements, at least 48 semester

                                                     hours of college credit or pass a rigorous test to be administered through Region VII.

 

REPORTS TO:                    Building Principal 

 

JOB GOALS:                            1.  Assist bilingual teachers with instruction of assigned students

                                                2.  Translate as required

 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Noncontractual (At-will); Clerical/Technical Paygrade 1; Estimated  185  days;   estimated 8 hours daily  Wage/hour status:  nonexempt

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
 

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Translates for parents, teachers, and students in person and on the telephone.

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Translates letters, notes, and memos.

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Performs clerical duties, including the need for both languages.

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Assist in class of non-English speaking children; provide individualized instruction and reinforcement in Spanish and/or English as appropriate.

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Assist in reading, phonics, and mathematics in Spanish and/or English as appropriate, under the teacher’s supervision.

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Assist teacher with English as a Second Language (ESL) strategies.

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Prepare instruction material.

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Relieve teacher temporarily, as needed.

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Assist children to leave the campus properly.

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Supervise children in playground activities.

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Provide activities in groups and centers.

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Assist in office, Keyboarding letters, duplicating materials, laminating material for teachers, requested.

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Complies with directions and instructions from supervisor and performs other tasks and assumes  such responsibilities a may be assigned.

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Maintains positive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and others in the conduct of district business and demonstrates team work in daily activities.

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Is prompt, timely, and thorough in completing assignments and attending to details accurately and efficiently.

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Meets attendance standards and complies with notification procedures for absences.

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Provides complete and accurate information in the conduct of district business.

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Maintains confidentiality in the conduct of district business.

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Complies with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.

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Adheres to the district’s safety policies and procedures.

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Participates in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

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Participates in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
   23. If applicable, input, verify, or update PEIMS information as assigned by supervisor.

 

EQUIPMENT USED: Copier, computer, laminating machine, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands: Reading, in Spanish and English; ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned o this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. 12/03 sr