Instructional Assistant I ​/ Instructional Assistant I-Bilingual (Spanish)​/Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant I Positions

There are currently several Instructional Assistant I positions available. These positions are typically five and a half (5.5) hours per day, five (5) days per week, nine and a half (9.5) months a year. Eligibility lists are being established in these classifications to fill current and future vacancies and hire substitutes for the next six months. Some positions in this classification support the Physical Education classes which take place primarily outdoors.

Incumbents will be exposed to the elements such as seasonal heat and cold on a consistent basis and will report to a different work site on a daily basis. Some positions in this classification support students in the Transitional Kindergarten (TK) class. Employees in TK classes are required to assist students with their toileting needs.

Summary of duties:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, reinforces teacher's lesson plans working with students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis; provides classroom support activities; maintains student discipline; scores tests using key and records data; and performs other related duties as required. Positions in the specialized language classes require incumbents to assist non and limited English speaking students in their primary language.

Education:

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires all paraprofessionals who provide instructional assistance to possess a high school diploma or equivalent along with one of the following: a minimum of 48 semester or 72 quarter units of college coursework. An Associate or higher degree from an accredited college or university. Pass an assessment administered by the Rowland Unified Personnel Commission that demonstrates knowledge of the ability to assist in teaching, reading, writing and mathematics.

Applicants must provide a copy of the following at the time of application:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required; OR Official Transcripts on letterhead and watermarked paper or Diploma if you completed your AA/BA/MA (if applicable) You may upload your documents to your application or email them to cvahimarae. Applications without supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Transcripts or diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of six (6) months of experience working with students or school-aged children in a school or structured setting is required.

License/Certification/Training Requirements:
Positions in the specialized language classes require individuals who can speak and read (bilingual) or speak, read and write (bilingual/biliterate) a second language as specified. If you wish to be considered for the BILINGUAL position, please indicate that in the supplemental questions you will be asked at the end of the application process. You will be tested for your ability to speak in the second language as part of the testing process.

The hourly salary for the job classifications are as follows:
Instructional Assistant I - $19.74 - $24.08 Instructional Assistant I
- Bilingual (Spanish) - $20.25 - $24.64 Instructional Assistant I
- Bilingual/Biliterate (Spanish) - $20.72 - $25.27