VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources

665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592

JOB DESCRIPTION

Teacher Assistant

Title: Bilingual Tutor Reports To: Coordinator of Categorical and English Language Learner Program

Department: Academic Achievement & Accountability (AAA) Work Year: 183 Days per year

Classification: Classified Salary: Classified (CSEA) Salary Schedule

Date Approved: January 2007

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Categorical and English Language Learner Program, the Bilingual Tutor helps the limited English proficient student acquire English proficiency and make academic progress by providing academic instructional support in the primary language of the student.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist new students and/or the parents of the new students, explaining school procedures and providing "survival" information. El
• Assess the primary language skills of the student in order to determine appropriate instructional support. E
• Coordinate efforts with the classroom teacher to ensure that relevant and appropriate support is provided. E
• Help the student understand classroom assignments, including instructions and directions. E
• Translate text materials, help the student with study skills and test-taking skills. E
• Assist parents and teachers to communicate about school related concerns. E
• Assist the student with school-wide problems that might arise. E
• Help monitor student progress and provide encouragement and support to students. E Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Must have full proficiency in the primary language of the student and proficiency in English.
• Professional or volunteer work with children's groups, tutoring, and/or mentoring highly desirable.
• Must meet No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirement of an associate of arts degree, forty-eight college credits, or pass an examination.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Efficient strategies for working with students and adults in the school setting.

ABILITIY to:

• Ability to be dependable and flexible.
• Speak clearly and distinctly.

LICENSES:

• Must have appropriate California Driver's License and be insurable by the Districts carrier.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Classroom or office

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2); Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)

Activity Frequency

Bend 2

Lift/carry 0-10 lbs 3

Twist 2

Lift/carry 11-25 lbs 3

Squat 2

Lift/carry 26-40 lbs 2

Kneel 2

Lift/carry 41-100 lbs 1

Climb 2

Stand 3

Reach above shoulder 2

Walk 4

Grip/Grasp 3

Sit 4

Extend/Flex Neck 3

Drive 2

Use Right Hand 4

Perform Repetitive Hand Motions 3

Use Left Hand 4

Keyboarding/Mouse Work 3

Ability to See 4

Ability to Hear 4

THE VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and in compliance with federal and state laws, does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or sex. The District is in compliance with ADA requirements.