Instructional Assistant - General Education / Bilingual / Special Education
BELLFLOWER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - GENERAL EDUCATION / BILINGUAL / SPECIAL EDUCATION
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with students, supporting classroom activities, and being part of a positive school environment.
No teaching credential is required!
Open Positions May Include
- Instructional Assistant - General Education: Help students succeed in the classroom by reinforcing lessons, supporting small group activities, preparing instructional materials, and assisting teachers with daily classroom routines.
- Instructional Assistant - Bilingual: Support English learners by assisting with classroom instruction, translating written and oral information, interpreting for students and families, and helping students build confidence in their learning.
- Instructional Assistant - Special Education: Help students with disabilities feel supported, included, and successful by assisting with individualized instruction, classroom activities, behavior support, personal care needs, and daily school routines.
What's In It For You
- Salary: Competitive hourly pay with annual step increases Schedule:
- Part-time; typically under 20 hours per week
- Work Year: School year calendar; summers off
- Location: School sites throughout Bellflower Unified School District
- Benefits: Paid sick leave, holidays, and personal days Experience: No paid experience required and no teaching credential required
Examples of Duties
- Support student learning: Work with individual students or small groups to review lessons, practice skills, complete assignments, and stay engaged in classroom activities.
- Assist the teacher: Help prepare materials, set up work areas, support lesson activities, grade or organize assignments, and keep the classroom running smoothly.
- Help keep students safe and supported: Monitor students in the classroom, on the playground, during activities, and in other school settings.
- Encourage positive behavior: Help students follow classroom expectations, participate in activities, and build confidence throughout the school day.
- Encourage participation: Create a positive, safe, and inclusive environment where students feel comfortable learning and expressing themselves.
- Support different student needs: Depending on the assignment, you may assist students with language support, special education services, personal care, mobility, behavior plans, or classroom accommodations.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
Plus ONE of the following:
- 48 college units
- Associate's degree
- Pass the District's reading, writing, and math assessment
Physical Demands
All Instructional Assistant assignments :
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
- Bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching to assist students.
- Using hands and fingers to operate classroom and office equipment.
- Seeing to read materials and monitor student activities.
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Lifting light objects.
Special Education assignments:
- Assisting with lifting or moving students, including students who may weigh more than 50 pounds.
- Using a multi-person lift or mechanical lifting equipment, as needed.
- Assisting with wheelchair support, mobility, toileting, feeding, diapering, and other personal care needs.
- Providing close supervision in settings where students may display self-injurious or unsafe behaviors.
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