POSITION:
There is currently one parttime position available:
Position | Site | Hours/Day | Months/Year | Tentative Reporting Time |
Inst Asst II Bilingual/Biliterate (Mandarin) | Rowland High School | 5.5 hrs/day | 9.5 | 8:30 AM 2:30 PM |
An eligibility list is being established to fill the current vacancies hire substitutes and fill future vacancies in IA II Bilingual (Mandarin) and IA II Bilingual/Biliterate (Mandarin).
If you wish to be considered for aBILINGUAL or BILINGUAL/BILITERATEposition 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 and read in the second language as part of the testing process (bilingual) and/or your ability to speak read and write in a second language (bilingual/biliterate).
The hourly salary for the job classifications are as follows:
- Instructional Assistant II $20.21 $24.65
- Instructional Assistant II Bilingual (Mandarin) $20.77 $25.29
- Instructional Assistant II Bilingual/Biliterate (Mandarin) $21.24 $25.90
FILING PERIOD:
Applications for this position will be accepted online onlyuntil enough qualified applications are received.
* APPLICANTS WILL BE SENT NOTIFICATIONS BY EMAIL ONLY*
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:Assists students in specialized educational programs who have a variety of physical handicaps learning disabilities emotional or behavioral problems on a onetoone or group basis reinforcing lesson plans; independently adjusts methods/approach/pace of instructional material; maintains student discipline in group activities; performs classroom support activities; maintains a variety of records; and performs other related duties as required. Positions in the specialized language classes require incumbents to work with non and limited English speaking students in their primary language.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The class of Instructional Assistant II is distinguished from the class of Instructional Assistant I in that the formers assignment consists of at least a majority of the following characteristics/duties: operates under a master teacher concept; issues student referrals; works in specialized educational programs such as Special Education Opportunity Classes ESL Alternative Learning Programs and Vocational Training; works with students who are low achievers limited/nonEnglish speakers or who have physical handicaps learning disabilities or significant behavioral problems; uses a variety of motivation/disciplinary techniques including concerted individual approaches and understanding to student problems; independently adjusts pace/approach of instructional materials; works with multiple learning systems; spends the great majority of time working with students; curriculum consists of multiple grade levels; demands greater patience due to slow learners or behavioral problems; may be subject to greater physical and verbal abuse; and errors/poor judgment may not only impact the educational program and public image but potentially result in significant student confrontations.
Instructional Assistant II Bilingual/Biliterate (Spanish) Range 17EDUCATION: 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 1 of the following:
1. A minimum of 48 semester or 72 quarter units of college coursework.
2. An Associate or higher degree from an accredited college or university.
3. Pass an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of the ability to assist in teaching reading writing and mathematics.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of six 6 months of experience working with students or schoolage children in a school health services or other structured environment is required; experience working with special education students is desirable.
Applicants must provide a copy of the following at the time of application:
- Proof of education:
- Option 1 High School Diplomaor equivalent)
- Option 2 College transcripts on official letterhead and watermarked paper or copy of Diploma if you completed your AA/BA/MA* (if applicable)
- A valid and current Basic/Standard First Aid Certificate; AND
- A valid and currentCPR Certificate (Child and Adult).
If you need assistance with your application please contact Crystal Vahimarae at cvahimarae@rowlandschools or call.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Positions in a specialized language classification require individuals who can speak and read (bilingual) or speak read and write (bilingual/biliterate) a second language as specified.
A valid First Aid Certificate comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate and a Child and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate is required for all positions.
Successful completion of up to 12 hours of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training is required during the probationary period.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this classification work both inside and outside may be exposed to wetness urine feces strong odors airborne pathogens and germs and have direct contact with students and the public.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this classification stand walk repetitively use fingers use both hands simultaneously stoop/bend reach overhead have rapid mental and/or muscular coordination lift and carry up to 50 lbs. or over 50 lbs. with assistance push/pull students of varying weights in wheelchairs speak clearly and hear normal voice conversation.