English Learner Aide - Bilingual (Spanish/English) Required

Job Summary

San Luis Coastal USD is recruiting for English Learner Aides. Current openings are available at Baywood Elementary in Los Osos.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies that occur at District school sites over a six-month period.

Current vacancies:
Baywood Elementary School: 6.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday.

Future vacancies:
Locations and hours may vary. Hours may range from 3.25 - 6.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday. All assignments for the classification require attendance five days per week, Monday through Friday.

Position Summary:

English Learner Aides assist a teacher, or teachers, with a variety of instructional support tasks for EL (English Learner) students in a school setting, and perform related duties as assigned.

Why Join Us?
We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages, including:
--Significant employer contributions toward Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their families
--13 paid holidays for employees on a 10-month calendar (some exceptions apply)
--Generous paid time off accrual rates
--CalPERS retirement benefits for positions working 20 hours per week or more
--A step increase upon successful completion of probation, with annual step increases thereafter

If you are passionate about supporting students and helping English Learners succeed, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements / Qualifications

This position requires the following:
- Experience working with English Learners,
- The ability to fluently speak and write both English and Spanish, and
- Graduation from High School (or the equivalent).
- Additionally, either 48 semester units of college are required OR a passing score on an NCLB exam which will be given by our District if needed.

Please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment with any questions about the process. Only complete applications will be accepted, including a completed work history section.

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (PREFERRED: One letter of recommendation - professional or character reference. Additional letters may be attached at the candidate's discretion.)
• NCLB Compliance (NCLB Compliance (Must submit ONE of the following: College transcript showing an AA degree or 48 semester units, OR a certificate showing a passing score on an NCLB Paraprofessional Exam. If you do not meet this requirement, but meet other screening criteria, you will be invited to take the exam for this position.))
• Resume (PREFERRED)

Comments and Other Information

STEPS IN THE RECRUITMENT:
1. Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant knowledge, skills, abilities and experience on a job-related basis.
2. Candidates who successfully pass screening and have submitted all required documents will proceed to an oral interview. An oral interview covering personal qualifications, experience, and training is required to becoming established on an eligibility list.
a. Candidates who do not possess an AA/AS Degree, or who have not completed two full years of college coursework (48 semester units or 60 quarter units from an accredited college, with a grade of C or better) will be required to pass a written NCLB exam before proceeding to an interview. This exam is offered through SLCUSD.
3. Candidates who pass the oral interview will be added to an eligibility list.
4. Candidates will be contacted for a hiring interview when they have placed in the top three ranks of a current eligibility list, and when there is a vacancy.
a. Candidates who are not among the top three ranks will be placed on the eligibility list for six months from the date of the oral boards for other vacancies that may arise during that time.

SPECIAL NOTES:
1) Correctly filling out forms and following other instructions contained in this notice are part of the testing process.
2) Applicants with disabilities need to notify the Personnel Office of any special needs so that adequate preparation may be made for their testing.
3) Veterans qualifying for the oral board examination may receive 5 additional points added to their final score if proof of discharge is submitted at time of oral board interview. A "veteran" as used here means any person who served in the United States armed forces or National Guard in time of war or national emergency.
4) Eligibility lists are established for a period of six months.