Bilingual Instructional Assistant - Pashto​/Farsi

Overview

Final date to receive applications: February 3, 2026
Work Months: 9.5
Hours: 4.0 hours per day, 5 days a week
Salary: $20.32 to $24.66 per hour

Must be bilingual in Pashto/Farsi and English.

FCUSD is a growing public school district focused on hiring and retaining excellent staff that represent the communities we serve. Our staff are expected to inspire excellence in all students by supporting their social-emotional wellness and academic growth. We work as a team to create welcoming and inclusive environments at our school sites and district office, with a focus on customer service and system improvement.

Staff who choose FCUSD will be supported as they learn their job and opportunities to grow as a professional will be provided. Working in FCUSD is more than a job, it is a career.

Bilingual Instructional Assistant Job Description
: A Bilingual/ESL Instructional Assistant, under teacher supervision, provides assistance to the teacher or counselor in serving the educational and personal needs of bilingual students; provides instructional assistance in teaching English as a second language; assists bilingual students with other academic subjects as needed.

Positions are usually short term involving hourly working schedules on school days only. These positions are subject to special Federal or State funding. They are distinguished from Teacher Aide classes by the requirement for bilingual fluency and/or ESL techniques, and the ability to work effectively with limited English students.

Knowledge: Any combination of knowledge, ability, experience, and education that demonstrates the capability to perform the duties; successful completion of District Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test; basic English language and basic academic skills; familiarity with games, arts and crafts and activities suitable for children.

Experience: Experience as a leader in children's activities or school experience is desirable but not required.

Education: Completion of the equivalent of the twelfth grade is desirable. Primary language fluency or training/experience acceptable for substitution for primary language ability: 15 hours or 1 semester unit in English-as-a-second-language instruction; and 15 hours or 1 semester unit in the cultural backgrounds of LEP students or one-semester experience (minimum 3 hours/day) working with LEP students in an ESL situation.

• DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check
• TB Test within the last 60 days (Education Code 49406, Assembly Bill 1667)
• Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc.
• A.A. degree, 48 units beyond the high school diploma, or successful completion of the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test in reading, math, and per the No Child Left Behind Act.

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact the Compliance Officers listed below.

Jim Huber, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services — jhuber —  x 104580

Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance — sdiaz —  x 104415
1965 Birkmont Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

The District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in education programs and activities, in accordance with Title IX. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the District Title IX Coordinator or the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance — sdiaz —  x 104415
1965 Birkmont Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

The District’s nondiscrimination policy and complaint procedures can be found at the District website. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide Form I-9 information as required.