Instructional Assistant-Bilingual

The Vacancy, Basic Function, Minimum Qualifications

Please note that this is a bilingual position and the successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English
. The ability to speak Spanish
is required and will be evaluated during the Qualifications Appraisal Interview (Oral Exam) phase of the recruitment.

• College Park Elementary School working 5.0 hours per day, 5 days per week (Monday-Friday), 10 months per year.
• Rea Elementary School working 5.0 hours per day, 5 days per week (Monday-Friday), 10 months per year.
• Whittier Elementary School working 5.0 hours per day, 5 days per week (Monday-Friday), 10 months per year.

Under the direction of an assigned Principal, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students in a classroom environment by translating written materials and oral lectures; translate for teachers or non-English speaking parents as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and some experience working with children in an organized setting. Incumbents must be proficient in English and a designated second language.

The Examination

Exam Weight

Supplemental Questions:
Qualifying

Written Examination: 50%

Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 50%

The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.

An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill substitute and regular positions during the life of the list.

Examinations and interviewing for creating the eligible list will be conducted virtually using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with an internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.

The virtual written examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of November 2nd. The virtual qualifications appraisal interview (oral exam) is tentatively scheduled for the week of November 9th. You will be contacted via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of this recruitment.

Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.

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• Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students in a classroom environment by translating written materials and oral lectures; translate for teachers or non-English speaking parents as assigned.
• Monitor students in the classroom or other learning environment 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.
• Monitor and assist students in drill practice and study activities as a follow up to…