Educational Assistant - Bilingual

Bilingual Instructional Assistant

This is a part-time 6 hours/.75 FTE per day position working on the CL-192 (192 days per full school year) schedule, Mon-Fri. Minimum Requirements for the position require you to meet Highly Qualified status, defined by the state of Oregon, ORS . You are required to attach documentation to your application to show you meet the Highly Qualified requirement. For details about requirements for Highly Qualified, please see the Minimum Requirements below. Incomplete applications may not be processed. Bilingual in Spanish and English, Highly Preferred. Must successfully pass a bilingual fluency assessment.

Essential Functions:

1. Confer with teacher and assist in preparation of lessons appropriate to level of instruction; review coverage and comprehension of subject matter and administer tests.
2. Tutor on a one-to-one basis as necessary; assign extra work for quick learners and assist in remediation and completion of assignments by slow-learning students.
3. Monitor and supervise students engaged in activities initiated by the teacher. Record student and behavior.
4. Translate standardized District 4J instructional materials from English to French, Spanish or another language.
5. Compose and format homework assignments, charts, posters, memos, newsletters and other items as requested by the teacher.
6. Prepare, disseminate, collect, process and store or redistribute instructional materials used in class.
7. Prepare classroom materials using current office technology and equipment (e.g., computer systems, fax, copiers, etc.) and production equipment (e.g., thermofax, punching and binding machine, laminator).
8. Collect, sort and correct lessons and tests; record grades in ledger; redistribute as necessary; file classroom materials.
9. Receive and respond to parental inquiries regarding student, program, school, teacher or classroom activities.
10. Supervise lunchroom, classroom, hallways, and recess yards so that an orderly atmosphere is preserved; control aggressive behavior, settle disputes and otherwise manage student behavior and activity.
11. Maintain an inventory of supplies for teachers and staff; complete purchase orders for additional materials and stock shelves with new supplies.
12. Administer first aid to minor bumps, scrapes and bruises of students when minor accidents occur.
13. Maintains regular and prompt attendance.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to work with or lead students in group or individual activities.
2. Instructional or behavioral management skills.
3. Ability to use current office technology and equipment (e.g., computer systems, fax, copiers, etc.)
4. Ability to use or learn to use computers and word processing software.
5. Ability to communicate beyond the level of instruction using a foreign language both orally and in writing.
6. Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.
7. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of at least two years of post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours, 48 semester units (attach transcripts); OR
• Obtaining an associates or higher degree (attach diploma); OR
• Meeting a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrating, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (attach test scores).
• Fluent speaking and reading ability in a foreign language.
• Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.

Complete application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions. We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail. All applications must be submitted using the GovernmentJobs website. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting. ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.

Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at . It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility: Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension. Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).