Bilingual Tutor - John Finney High School

Job Description

VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources

665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592

Teacher Assistant

Title: Bilingual Tutor

Reports To: Coordinator of Categorical and English Language Learner Program

Department: Academic Achievement & Accountability (AAA)

Work Year: 183 Days per year

Classification: Classified

Salary: Classified (CSEA) Salary Schedule

Date Approved: January 2007

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

As part of their responsibilities, the teacher ensures a comprehensive educational program for students. Furthermore, they cooperate with the School Site Principal and participate in school programs as directed.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Help new students and their parents by explaining school procedures and offering essential information for navigating the school environment.
• Evaluate the student's primary language skills to determine the necessary instructional support.
• Work with the classroom teacher to ensure that the support provided is relevant and appropriate.
• Assist the student in understanding classroom assignments, including instructions and directions.
• Translate text materials and assist the student with developing study skills and test-taking strategies.
• Facilitate communication between parents and teachers regarding school-related concerns.
• Assist the student with school-wide problems that might arise.
• Help monitor student progress and provide encouragement and support to students. Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Must have full proficiency in the primary language of the student and proficiency in English.
• Professional or volunteer work with children's groups, tutoring, and/or mentoring highly desirable.
• Must meet No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirement of an associate of arts degree, forty-eight college credits, or pass an examination.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Efficient strategies for working with students and adults in the school setting.

ABILITIY to:

• Ability to be dependable and flexible.
• Speak clearly and distinctly.

LICENSES:

• Must have appropriate California Driver's License and be insurable by the Districts carrier.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Classroom or office

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2); Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)

Activity Frequency

Bend 2

Lift/carry 0-10 lbs 3

Twist 2

Lift/carry 11-25 lbs 3

Squat 2

Lift/carry 26-40 lbs 2

Kneel 2

Lift/carry 41-100 lbs 1

Climb 2

Stand 3

Reach above shoulder 2

Walk 4

Grip/Grasp 3

Sit 4

Extend/Flex Neck 3

Drive 2

Use Right Hand 4

Perform Repetitive Hand Motions 3

Use Left Hand 4

Keyboarding/Mouse Work 3

Ability to See 4

Ability to Hear 4

In its recruitment, hiring, and employment practices, VCUSD ensures that there is equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of their color, marital status, or ancestry, among other factors.

About John Finney High School

What to Know:

• Centrally located in Vallejo, our campus holds four programs designed to meet the needs of various students.
• John Finney Continuation High school has the goal of supporting students with credit recovery so that they can graduate on time.
• With the highest staffing ratio of all campuses within VCUSD, our programs are uniquely tailored to support all students.

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