Summer Instructional Assistant/Bilingual - Arabic

The Position

***PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SUMMER POSITION AND APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS***

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students in a classroom environment by interpreting written materials and oral lectures; serve as an interpreter for teachers or non-English speaking parents as assigned; performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education, training and/or experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge's and abilities, may be considered.

EDUCATION:

Graduation from high school.

EXPERIENCE:

6 months of experience using oral and written bilingual skills in an instructional setting.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be bilingual in the Arabic language. Paraprofessionals who assist in classroom instruction must meet the following requirements as set forth in the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: must pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing and mathematics OR, may meet requirement with possession of an Associate's or higher level degree in the field of education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling.

Basic instructional methods and techniques.

Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.

Correct English and Arabic usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Requirements of maintaining a learning environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Child guidance principles and practices.

Operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer.

Basic record-keeping and filing techniques.

Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

Speak, read, write and interpret fluently in Arabic and English.

Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.

Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher.

Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.

Perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, filing and duplicating materials.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Operate standard office and classroom equipment including a computer.

Observe health and safety regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employees in this classification stand, sit, walk, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. or more, with assistance, stoop, bend repeatedly, use fingers, wrists or hands repetitively while applying pressure or in a twisting motion, use both hands and legs simultaneously, push, pull, maintain balance, stoop/bend, kneel, reach over head, have rapid mental/muscular coordination, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, have color vision, distinguish shades, see small details, use a computer and telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this classification work primarily indoors, in direct contact with students, the public and other district staff, exposed to minor contagious illnesses (colds, flu, etc.), may be exposed to severe contagious illnesses/disease (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, chicken pox, hepatitis, etc.), work without guidance from supervisor.

Examples of Duties

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

GENERAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students in a classroom environment by interpreting written materials and oral lectures; interpret for teachers or non-English speaking parents as assigned; monitor students in the classroom to assure understanding of material being presented; answer student questions; assist students in reviewing homework assignments and test results; report student progress and behavior to teachers as needed; provide after-school tutoring for students; provide classroom support to teachers by setting up work areas and displays, operating equipment and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials; confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students; explain and interpret results to appropriate parties; read books to students and observe their reading abilities as assigned; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition.

Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials, scoring papers and recording grades; maintain student files as assigned; record student attendance; operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer, copier, typewriter and laminator; monitor students during outdoor activities; assist teachers during field trips and a variety of instructional excursions; assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; serve as an interpreter for parent conferences, IEP meetings and telephone calls as needed; attend and participate in staff meetings; attend various in-service meetings as assigned.

MARGINAL DUTIES:

Assists with initial and annual language assessments of students in English and Arabic.

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary proves examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

Recruitment Information

RECRUITMENT TYPE: Open - Anyone may apply.

CERTIFICATION TYPE: SUBSTITUTE - Qualified candidates, or Eligibles, who pass all testing stages will be placed on one eligibility list.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applications must be submitted online. Applications and requests for testing will not be accepted after the recruitment closing date and time. Applicants may be rejected on the basis of an incomplete application or failure to meet minimum qualifications. The application is part of the selection process and is part of an overall assessment of acceptability for employment. All information provided is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide correct contact information by which to be notified.

Note: You will eventually be disqualified in the recruitment process if you fail to disclose relevant information regarding your conviction history. It is the disclosure of the conviction that is most important in many cases.

SCREENING PROCESS

The screening process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of a(n): application screening, initial qualifications screening, documentation/certification screening, and supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination or placement on an eligibility list.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination may consist of any combination of a(n): training and experience (T&E) evaluation, written knowledge test, hands on/performance test, structured panel interview, situational judgement interview, or other type of exam of fitness for duty. All parts of the examination process are job related. A passing score must be attained on each portion of the exam to advance to the next stage and ultimate placement on an eligibility list.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than two (2) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor, school psychologist, or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature.

EXAM PROTESTS

Protest of any part of the exam process must be in writing and submitted to the Personnel Director no later than five (5) working days from the date you participated in the exam. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and shall include supporting documentation or references. Protests must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. Protests should NOT be based on receiving unexpected results. We cannot be responsible for lost mail, misdirected mail, or failure of mail to be delivered after it has been entrusted to the U.S. Postal Service.

ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who are successful in all screening and testing stages will be placed on an eligibility list. Typically, an eligibility list for a classification expires after six (6) months or one (1) year. Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the class. Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one year or expire sooner than one year. Eligibility lists may be merged, in which case candidate ranks may change.

OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT

Official offers of employment are ONLY made by the Anaheim Union High School District Human Resources, Classified Office. Offers are subject to satisfactory completion of ALL the pre-employment processing including: successful completion of a physical examination, tuberculosis examination, fingerprint clearance by the California Department of Justice, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DISTRICT

Anaheim Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against, and/or harassment of, District employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation at a District site or activity.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions of this bulletin may be modified or revoked, and the job description may be changed at any time without notice.

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