Instructional Assistant- Bilingual (6 hours per day) at Winters Joint Unified
About the Employer
In the Winters Joint Unified School District, we are committed to equity through empowering each learner with access to the tools they need to have academic, emotional, and social success. In partnership with families and our community, Winters JUSD provides equitable, inclusive, and personalized learning experiences where students gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in, and contribute to, an evolving and complex world. The Winters Joint Unified School District serves approximately 1600 students within the city of Winters and from the surrounding unincorporated areas of Yolo and Solano counties. The District schools include: Waggoner Elementary School (TK - 2), Shirley Rominger Intermediate School (3-5), Winters Middle School (6 - 8), Winters High School (9 - 12), Wolfskill Career Readiness Academy (grades 9 - 12), and the Winters State Preschool Center and Head Start Program. The District employs approximately 250 employees and is the 2nd largest employer in Winters. Students have access to excellent core academic programs which are enhanced by strong co-curricular and extra-curricular activities including visual/performing arts, athletics and student leadership opportunities. Our Career Technical Education pathways in agriculture, engineering, and culinary allow students to gain meaningful knowledge and experience during their High School career. Located between San Francisco and Sacramento, the City of Winters is a welcoming community that celebrates its connection to agriculture, surrounded by vineyards, tomato fields, and walnut and almond orchards. The small town friendly atmosphere fosters strong partnerships and collaboration between the City, local business, community members, and our schools.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Position qualifies for medical, dental, and vision. District contribution covers single person mid-range medical, dental, and vision. Position offers CalPERS retirement. Bilingual Instructional Assistant position at Shirley Rominger Intermediate School Under supervision, to perform paraprofessional instructional activities as directed by a certificated employee; to provide intensified learning experiences for students in assigned areas; to provide a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for teachers and students and to do related work as required. Must be fluently bilingual both written and oral as determined by District Spanish proficiency test.
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WINTERS JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
4210.3
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE – BILINGUAL CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL
DEFINITION
Under supervision, to perform paraprofessional instructional activities as directed by a certificated employee; to provide intensified learning experiences for students who speak limited or no English; to provide a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for teachers and students; to translate, write or converse in a foreign language and to do related work as required. Positions assigned to this class are distinguished by the regular assignment of a majority of duties that require translation of materials in a foreign language and tutoring of small groups of students in a foreign language.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials
- Tutors individuals and small groups of students who may speak limited or no English
- Monitors and assists students in activities such as drills, practices and study research after lessons and instructions have been given by the teacher
- Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities and field trips
- Reads to students, explains words and meanings, rephrases materials and provides similar learning examples
- Scores tests and computes and records grades
- Types tests, reports, memorandum, stencils and other materials related to instruction
- Observes students at lunch or play and maintains discipline
- Assists students in using audiovisual equipment, finding reference material and utilizing library resources
- Participates in parent and teacher conferences to discuss students’ progress and adjustment
- Assists in the preparation of instructional material
- To assure the effective functioning of the school, other reasonable duties may be assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade
Some verifiable work experience with young people
Pass the District proficiency test in English and proficient in oral and written Spanish
Adopted: March 7, 1985
Revised: February 15, 1990
Requirements / Qualifications
Bilingual English/Spanish required Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade OR Pass an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR complete at least 48 semester units of study at an institution of higher education (college level) OR obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree Some verifiable work experience with young people
Requirements / Qualifications
Bilingual English/Spanish required Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade OR Pass an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR complete at least 48 semester units of study at an institution of higher education (college level) OR obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree Some verifiable work experience with young people
Comments and Other Information
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. Smoke-free Environment
Comments and Other Information
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. Smoke-free Environment