Instructional Assistant - (Bilingual) Mandarin - Duff Language Magnet Academy

Instructional Assistant-BilingualDEFINITION: Under supervision, to assist teachers in classroom and resource room operations and routing instructional support; to instruct and reinforce instruction of students individually and in small groups in accordance with instructions; to provide instructional record keeping support; to perform routine clerical duties; and to perform related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bilingual in Mandarin Proof of High School Diploma or GED equivalent and completion of two years of higher education studies (48 semester units) OR Possess an Associate of Arts degree, Associate of Science degree or higher degree AND Passed the Garvey School District Local Assessment (PTAP).Examples of Duties: Reinforce teacher lessons and encourage students; read with student and discuss what was read.

Reinforce lessons and provide instruction and support to student with special needs; implement goals from the I.E.P. in accordance with teacher plans; reinforce on-task behavior for special education students; discuss and follow up with teacher on specific learning strategies and behavior problems as they occur with individual students/groups; implement behavior plans. Instruct and model appropriate social behaviors; monitor, assist, and supervise students. Assign class work and homework in accordance with teacher's plans.

Provide physical assistance to students, when necessary. Prepare materials and set up projects. Attend conferences and meetings. Assist parent volunteers. Supervise students in the classroom, during recess, and on field trips, and help teacher maintain appropriate classroom behavior.

Provide primary language instruction and/or reinforce instructions to ESL students (Instructional Assistant-Bilingual positions). Translate and interpret for non-English speaking students and parents (Instructional Assistant-Bilingual positions). Translate and interpret for school site staff (Instructional Assistant-Bilingual positions). Perform related duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES: Speak a language(s), designated by the District at a conversational level Read, write, and speak a language(s) designated by the district at a fluent level.

Communicate with students and motivate them to participate in learning activities. Learn to reinforce teaching in special subject matter areas or to assist students who have special learning needs by watching teachers or specialists. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work. APPLICATION PROCEDURES Complete an application on EDJOIN.org by the deadline listed.

Do not use the phrases "see resume", "see attached" or "refer to previous applications". All applications will be paper screened. Incomplete applications are subject to disqualification. TESTING Applicants who pass the application screening process will be notified and scheduled for a written test. Bilingual portion of test is required. ACCOMMODATION Individuals with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the examination process.

In order to make the request, please contact the Human Resources Office at the time of filing an application. Candidates may be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodations when the request is made. We reserve the right to reopen this position, re-advertise, retract, or delay filling the position. The Human Resources Department is not responsible for replication of candidates' application materials.

The Governing Board 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, religious creed age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender or sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. (Board Policy 4030) Mission Statement: The students of the Garvey School District will learn academic skills, moral and ethical values and respect for diversity that will enable them to be life-long learners and productive members of a global society. [Board adopted: 11/16/95]

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