10/07/86
15A 02/01/91
Range 6 04/26/01
06/21/02
Revised: 8/31/04
BILINGUAL INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides special assistance and cultural aspects of the education system to bilingual students in the academic field
Reports to: Appropriate Administrator
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
‑ Uses Spanish and/or Native American language (e.g., Yaqui, Navajo, Tohono O'odham, Hopi, Apache, Pima) in assisting with instruction of students
‑ Serves as teacher‑parent‑student liaison as needed; becomes acquainted with parents to provide effective school‑home liaison, which may require some travel
‑ Becomes knowledgeable about bilingual/bicultural materials and methods and assists teachers with use of materials and techniques
‑ Demonstrates skill in the preparation of materials in order to establish better communication with the student
‑ Provides the teacher with visual feedback on students' performance, when necessary (e.g. paperwork, homework)
‑ Assists with extracurricular activities, when required
‑ Attends all required inservice workshops, committee meetings, activities, conferences and conventions, as requested
‑ Assists with required cultural presentations and demonstrations
‑ Meets with teachers to discuss problems, progress, and alternatives concerning bilingual students' academic and social situations on a regular basis
- Prepares necessary records and reports for evaluation of student progress
- Exhibits patience, courtesy and tact when dealing with others
‑ Performs related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
A. Required
- High School diploma or GED and;
- An Associate's or higher degree or;
- At least two years of study at an institution of higher education or;
- Passing score on skills assessment
- Passing score on bilingual skills test
B. Desired
- Previous experience working with school-aged children
- Familiarity with bilingual/bicultural instructional materials and methods
· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
· Ability to perform functions from written and oral instructions
· Ability to sit for extended periods of time
· Ability to see, hear and speak at normal range, with or without reasonable accommodations
· Ability to read, write and comprehend
· Ability to analyze and problem solve
· Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
· Ability to reach, stoop, twist, bend and carry up to 20 pounds
· Ability to operate digital office and classroom equipment