INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I-BILINGUAL/BILITERATE (MANDARIN)

Instructional Assistant I-Bilingual/Biliterate (Mandarin)

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, reinforces teacher's lesson plans working with students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis; provides classroom support activities; maintains student discipline; scores tests using key and records data; and performs other related duties as required. Positions in the specialized language classes require incumbents to assist non and limited English speaking students in their primary language.

CONTINUOUS POSITION: There is currently one (1) part-time Instructional Assistant I-Bilingual/Biliterate (Mandarin) position available. Typical hours for these positions are 5.5 hours per day, five (5) days per week and 9.5 months a year. An eligibility list is being established for the position of Instructional Assistant-Bilingual/Biliterate (Mandarin) to fill the current position, hire substitutes and to fill future vacancies. You will be tested for your ability to speak and read in the second language as part of the testing process. FILING PERIOD: Applications for this position will be accepted online only, until enough qualified applications are received. *Applicants will be sent notifications via e-mail only* SUMMARY OF DUTIES Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, reinforces teacher's lesson plans working with students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis; provides classroom support activities; maintains student discipline; scores tests using key and records data; and performs other related duties as required. Positions in the specialized language classes require incumbents to assist non and limited English speaking students in their primary language.

EDUCATION: 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 of the following: *A minimum of 48 semester or 72 quarter units of college coursework. *An Associate or higher degree from an accredited college or university. *Pass an assessment administered by the Rowland Unified Personnel Commission that demonstrates knowledge of the ability to assist in teaching, reading, writing and mathematics. Applicants must provide a copy of the following at the time of application: *High School Diploma or equivalent is required; OR *Transcripts on watermarked paper or Diploma if you completed your AA/BA/MA* (if applicable) You may upload your documents to your application or email them to View email address on click.appcast.io. Applications without supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. *Transcripts or diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent. Please Note: Email is the preferred method of communication. If you need assistance with your application, please contact Crystal Vahimarae at View email address on click.appcast.io. EXPERIENCE: Six months of experience working with students or school-aged children in a school or structured setting is required. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Positions in the specialized language classes require individuals who can speak and read (bilingual) a second language as specified.

APPOINTMENT Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance. In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.

TO APPLY: Applicants interested in being considered for this position must submit a formal application by clicking on the RED "click here to apply - OFFSITE" link below. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a formal application.