Instructional Assistant II - Bilingual/Bicultural

Santa Maria-Bonita School District INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II - BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL BASIC FUNCTION Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students and State Preschool students, as applicable; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; translate for community members, parents, and teachers as assigned. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Assist in the implementation of individual educational plans for students experiencing bilingual/bicultural and remedial instructional needsE; serve as translator to facilitate communications with monolingual, non-English speaking members of the school communityE; prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacherE; administer, monitor and score a variety of tests including criterion referenced tests, general aptitude tests, and student proficiency levelsE; perform language census testing and record the results as assignedE; maintain the confidentiality of student information according to established guidelinesE; requisition, store, distribute, and maintain an inventory of educational materials, supplies, and equipmentE; administer routine first aidE; direct students into safe learning and play activitiesE; assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices according to approved proceduresE; make home visits to assist in the interpretation of education programs and activities, and to encourage participation in the educational process as assigned; provide cultural experiences to assist students with bilingual/bicultural needsE; perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Behavior management strategies and techniques utilized with students involved with bilingual/bicultural remedial instructional problems; Child guidance principles and practices; Correct oral and written usage of English and a designated second language; Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling; Safe practices in classroom activities; Basic instructional methods and techniques; Correct English usage, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary; Oral and written communication skills; Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; Basic recordkeeping techniques; Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct; Operation of office machines and keyboard equipment. Ability to: Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude with students experiencing bilingual/bicultural remedial instructional needs; Read, write, translate and interpret English and a designated second language; Operate and demonstrate the use of laboratory materials and equipment; Print and write legibly; Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately; Understand and follow oral and written directions; Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties; Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities; Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures; Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Operate instructional and office equipment; Interpret, understand, and follow specific student educational plans and courses of study; Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of an educational environment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from High School supplemented by coursework or training in child growth and development, or bilingual/bicultural instructional processes and one year of paid or volunteer experience working with students experiencing language deficiencies and remedial instruction needs. WORKING CONDITIONS Environment: Indoor and outdoor work environment; Light background noise. Physical Abilities: Hearing and speaking to exchange information; Sitting or standing for extended periods of time; Bending at the waist and kneeling or crouching to provide assistance to students; Seeing to read assignments and to monitor student activities. Hazards: Potential exposure to communicable diseases and contact with blood and other body fluids. Board Approved: 10/10/01