California bilingual paraprofessionals are in demand
In California, bilingual instructional paraprofessionals are commonly sought in schools and youth-serving programs that need English-Spanish support in classrooms and student services. This role is competitive because it combines a bachelor’s degree, youth experience, bilingual fluency, a valid California driver’s license, and background clearance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience with school or residential settings in your application.
Quick overview
Provide individual and group instructional support to children in a residential setting while assisting the lead teacher with lesson planning and implementation. Responsibilities include translating for parents, maintaining student records, and fostering a trauma-informed learning environment.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education or a relevant field and at least one year of experience working with youth in a school or residential setting. Candidates must be fluent in English and Spanish, possess a valid California driver's license, and pass comprehensive background checks.
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Job description
Now Hiring: Bilingual Instructional Paraprofessional
Location: El Monte, CA 91731
We are currently looking for a Full-Time, Bilingual Instructional Paraprofessional to join our Residential team. The Bilingual Instructional Paraprofessional will provide individual and/or group instructional support to the children, as well as assist the classroom teacher with planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate instruction, create and foster a positive learning environment with varied experiences which will enhance the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development of the children in our care. The Bilingual Instructional Paraprofessional will work with youth, individually or in groups, following a prescribed course instruction; Assist the Lead Teacher in the use of trauma informed care; Relieve the Lead Teacher of routine clerical duties; Assist the Lead Teacher in the development of materials and teaching materials and translate where needed. Other duties include but are not limited to:
Assist in creating a trauma-informed and safe learning environment for Unaccompanied Children (UC) as well as creating a welcoming environment for foster parent engagement around the child’s educational needs.
Assist, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. Assist, schedule, and facilitate educational curriculum in compliance with federal, state, and agency requirements.
Inventories and requisitions supplies, and materials as needed; checks out, orders, processes, and maintains books and reference materials from a variety of sources.
Assists in translating for the purpose of communicating with parents via phone calls or in meetings.
Performs a variety of routine clerical and record keeping activities such as taking roll, filling out forms and applications, correcting papers, typing, and duplicating materials.
Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other meetings as required.
Assists in proctoring and scoring work, charting student progress, and in keeping records and grades.
Maintains confidentiality of student records, special education files and school reports.
Assists youth in safely using computers and other audio-visual equipment, with attention to monitoring use of secure and appropriate internet sites.
Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Holidays
Bereavement
Retirement Plans
Career Advancement Opportunities
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Jury Duty
Paid PTO
Education Reimbursement For Masters Degrees
Observe and evaluate the child’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Manage staff vacation and time off schedules to ensure coverage in the classrooms at all times.
Participate as a team member and attend meetings with treatment team members to discuss children’s behavior in classroom, if necessary.
Participate in school activities, staff, and treatment team meetings.
Effectively communicate the necessary information to the assigned case manager, clinician and direct care supervisor regarding student progress, concerns, or needs on a regular basis.
Drive a vehicle when necessary.
Skills/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant field single subject; English, Math, History, Science required.
One year of experience working in a school setting, or with youth in a residential setting.
Behavior management familiarity and experience with special education students preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
Ability to work with students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
Computer skills required with proficiency in basic data entry, MS Word, and other office software.
Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English.
Must be 21 years of age or older and able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check.
Must be fluent in at least Spanish, verbal and written.
Must possess a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier.
Pay rate
$23.00 per hour. Annual performance bonus available.
Schedule
Monday -
Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Why work for Trinity Youth Services?
In addition to providing employees with the opportunity to make a positive, significant, lasting difference in the lives of children and families in a supportive setting, Trinity also offers the following:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Education Reimbursement for Masters Degrees
Paid PTO, Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement
Retirement Plans
Career Advancement Opportunities
About Trinity Youth Services
Since 1966, Trinity has been a premier provider of children’s programs and services in California, specializing in Short-Term residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), mental health services, foster care, Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) and adoption. Since its inception, Trinity has helped more than 65,000 children and youth.
Trinity seeks team members with a genuine commitment to the empowerment of at-risk children and their families, and a willingness to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, which requires dedication and a desire to have a positive impact on the lives of children who have experienced trauma. We believe that training and career development are keys to employee retention and satisfaction, and we prefer to promote from within.
Our Values
We value safety, well-being, and permanency for children and youth.
We value embracing research, best practices and proven approaches that help children and youth.
We value staff and are committed to providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be successful.
We value the ability to adapt and change as the needs of our stakeholders adapt and change.
We value open, honest and transparent governance and management practices.
For more information about Trinity Youth Services, please visit our website at www.trinityys.org.
Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement
As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.
About Company
Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.
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