Job Title
Part-Time Bilingual/Bicultural Instructional Assistant
Job Description
Applicants must provide all required documents with a completed application to be considered. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. (Refer to the Job Experience and Education below for details)
Currently, we have 2 part-time openings for 3.75-hour, 9.5-month employees at various school sites. The work hours for this position vary by site, Monday through Friday. Under general supervision of the principal or designee, perform a variety of bilingual/bicultural instructional activities; support and help English Learner (EL) students improve their English skills; assist EL students with cultural acclimation; work focuses on academic as well as social-emotional growth of the student; perform a variety of supportive tasks and follow-up activities; serve as an interpreter for community members with a limited English speaking ability; other related work as required.
Examples of Duties
Essential job functions include:
- Assist instructional personnel with students experiencing bilingual/bicultural instructional needs
- Assist classroom students and small group settings, focusing on language and social-emotional growth
- Serve as a translator and interpreter to facilitate communication with non-English speaking members of family and school community
- Work in various instructional settings, including individual tutoring and small groups of students
- Provide support to reinforce and follow up language development and learning activities
- Manage student behavior through a variety of strategies and techniques, promoting positive social behaviors
- Assist students who do not speak English to become independent in classes
- Develop and assist in development of specialized instructional materials
- Assist in development and maintenance of related student records and files
- Administer and score criterion-referenced tests, state, and district-mandated language proficiency tests, and general aptitude tests
- Requisition, store, distribute and maintain an inventory of bilingual/bicultural educational materials, supplies, and equipment
- Assist in development and maintenance of a learning environment appropriate to special instructional and language requirements of students
- Use a second language and provide cultural experiences for students with bilingual/bicultural needs
- Perform language census testing and records results
- Participate in professional development opportunities offered by department, school site, and District that are held during employee's work hours and work year
- May assist in translation of quizzes, tests, and school-to-home flyers
- May assist with translations in parent conferences
- Performs related duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
Applicants must provide the following documents with the completed application:
Experience and education requirement: Experience: One year of paid or volunteer experience working with various age groups of children experiencing language deficiencies and remedial instruction needs is preferred. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, with coursework or training in child growth and development and bilingual/bicultural instructional processes. License and/or Certificate Requirement:
- Possess and maintain current First Aid Certification
- Possess and maintain current CPR Certification
Supplemental Information
Physical demands: Persons performing service in this position classification will be expected to perform light work, which involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. If someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary work. (Per the Code of Federal Regulations – Section "Physical Exertion Requirements") The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects of this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
- Function effectively in classroom and outside play environments, engaged in work of a moderately active nature
- Stand and walk for extended periods of time (greater than one hour)
- Bend down at child's level to assist with changing clothes when needed
- Sit on the floor and assist children during rest time. Requires ability to grasp, reach, push, pull, and move lightweight teaching aids and supplies
- Sufficient arm, hand, and finger dexterity to use a personal computer keyboard, multimedia, and other office equipment
- Engage in playful activities with children (pushing on swings, assisting children while learning or riding tricycles)
- Sufficient hearing and speaking skills to project voice and communicate with staff and children in classroom settings and in one-on-one conversations
- Visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens, observe children perform assignments, and observe moving objects and events
- This job involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform essential functions of job. Emergency requirements: Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers, subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisor or by law.
Application and selection process:
- An employment application and job description can be obtained either ONLINE at or at the District Office. If you need assistance, please call Daniel Palma, Human Resources Specialist at , ext. 31377.
- Permanent employees, who work in this classification and are interested in one of the current openings, may submit a Request to Transfer Form with the Division of Human Resources. Human Resources must receive the transfer request prior to the application deadline.
- When completing the work experience information on the application, please refer to the job requirements and qualifications, listed on the job description (a complete job description can be found on the website: or at the District Office.). Describe in detail the job duties and responsibilities from ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE which will QUALIFY you for this position.
- Qualified applicants, who meet the minimum qualifications, will participate in a written examination and technical oral interview, which will demonstrate the required knowledge and skill for this classification. The weight percentage of the examination and interview will be 50/50. Those applicants who receive a passing score on the written exam and oral interview will be placed on an Eligibility List. The top three ranks of candidates on the Eligibility List, who are ready, willing and able to accept the position, will be invited to the Final Selection Interview with the hiring authority.
- The eligibility list will be certified for a period of six months. It will be used to fill current substitute and future permanent openings.
- Current classified employees are eligible to hold an additional position based on the needs of the District and must be approved by the Human Resources Director.
Review job description: It is the responsibility of the applicant to review this classification's job description, which is available online at or at the District Office. The job description explains in detail the physical demands, skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the essential job functions for this position.
Benefits: Permanent employees will receive paid holidays, sick leave, vacation and longevity benefits per contract or Commission Rules. The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits. Employees working less than full-time, but a minimum of four hours will contribute an amount proportionate to the number of assigned work hours for major medical insurance benefits. The District does not offer a package of insurance benefits to employees working less than four hours per day. The District provides life insurance for employees who work a minimum of 3 hours. In addition, the District offers a retirement plan which uses joint employee and employer contributions.
Accommodations: Individuals with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodation in the examination process. To make this request; please contact the Division of Human Resources at the time the application is submitted. Candidates may be required to provide documentation supporting the need for the accommodation.
Veteran preference (for entry-level positions only): Veterans who have been honorably discharged after 30 days or more of service during time of war or national emergency will receive an additional 5 points which will be added to the passing score. Disabled veterans receive 10 points. Any applicant who claims veteran's credit must submit DD Form 214 at the time the employment application is submitted. Failure to submit DD Form 214 at the time of application shall result in no veteran's credits being considered or added to any passing score.
Prior to employment the following must be completed: Per