Bilingual Instructional Aide Itinerant Part Time 5.5 hours, Various

Welcome!

Our unified P-12 district serves about 4,300 students and consists of the Amador County Unified School District and the Amador County Office of Education.

Our schools and communities are nestled in the heart of the Gold Country in the Sierra Nevada Foothills, close to San Francisco, Sacramento, Yosemite and Lake Tahoe.

Amador County Unified School District has two comprehensive high schools, one alternative high school, two junior high schools and six elementary schools.

DEFINITION Under general supervision, to assist a certificated employee in providing a variety of instructional activities through the medium of another language; to perform a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for teachers and students which require fluency in another language; and to perform related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Positions in this class are distinguished by the requirement for proficiency in a second language.

Incumbents are expected to promote the students' positive self-concepts; promote cross-cultural understanding; and provide, when necessary, academic instruction through the primary language..

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES (Individual positions may not perform all of the duties listed nor do these examples include all responsibilities of positions in this class.) • Administers tests for incoming students, monitors their progress in learning to communicate effectively in the English language, reports results (cum folders); • Tutors individuals and small groups of students to reinforce and follow-up learning activities; • Monitors and assists students in activities such as drill, practice, and repetition; • Communicates in the target language with students to help clarify content, instructions, and answer questions; • Oversees and supervises students in a variety of learning environments; • Sets up and may operate audio-visual equipment • Communicates regularly with teachers to monitor student's progress; • Participates in student meetings (SSTs, IEPs, Title 1 meetings, DAC, etc.); • Translates for parents in meetings and translates school notices and memos; • Advocates for EL families and students.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: • Math, spelling, grammar and English usage sufficient to pass the District adopted competency test.

Ability to: • Proficiently read, write and speak the target language; • Provide oral language development skills for non- or limited English speakers in both English and primary language; • Give directions clearly; • Write legibly in English and the target language; • Learn and utilize standard teaching aids and office machines; • Read and understand test instructions, teacher manuals and guidelines; • Perform routine clerical work; • Understand and carry out oral and written directions; • Maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities stated above and the ability to perform the duties of the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Light Work: Lifting, pushing and/or pulling objects normally does not exceed 25 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job.

Mobility: Positions in this class require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.

Vision: Positions in this class require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.

SALARY LEVEL Range 18 of the ACUSD Classified Salary Schedule.

Must pass NCLB Instructional Assistant exam (call Personnel Office to obtain a study guide and schedule a test date) or provide transcripts showing a minimum of an AA degree or 48 college semester units.

Fluency in Spanish is required for this position.

Cleared fingerprints, TB and pass a pre-employment physical once offered the position.

12.23.24 position updated to 2 available positions.

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Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting.

Must pass NCLB Instructional Assistant exam (call Personnel Office to obtain a study guide and schedule a test date) or provide transcripts showing a minimum of an AA degree or 48 college semester units.

Fluency in Spanish is required for this position.

Cleared fingerprints, TB and pass a pre-employment physical once offered the position.

12.23.24 position updated to 2 available positions.

DG.

Comments and Other Information Internal permanent District applicants will receive first consideration for this position, and may apply on Edjoin or use attached link for a Classified Transfer Application that can be faxed or delivered to Personnel.

DOJ Fingerprinting and clear TB test required for this position.

ACUSD / ACOE Nondiscrimination Statement Amador County Office of Education and the Amador County Unified School District prohibit discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy status, parental status, immigration status, hair texture or style, medical information, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Furthermore, students will not be excluded based on the aforementioned protected bases from participation in or access to any educational program, guidance and counseling programs, testing procedures, curricular or extracurricular, including all sports and other activities; denied the benefits of participation, or subjected to harassment or other forms of discrimination in such programs.

(California Education Code [EC] sections 200, 220, 221.5, 234.1[a], 234.7, and 260; California Government Code [GC] Section 11135; California Penal Code [PC] Section 422.55; California Code of Regulations, Title 5 [5 CCR] sections 4900, 4902, and 4960) Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP) / Title IX Compliance Coordinator: Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources and Labor Relations 217 Rex Avenue Jackson, CA 95642