Education Assistant III (Spanish)

Education Assistant III (Spanish)

Salary

$24.13 - $29.36 Hourly

Location

San Bernardino City Unified School District, CA

Job Type

Most positions work 2-8 hours/9 months

Job Number

26-061

Department

Paraprofessional/Special Education

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Uses knowledge of English and Spanish to provide assistance to certificated staff in academic instruction and language proficiency assessment of students identified as English learners; and performs a variety of related services requiring English and Spanish.

SUPERVISION:

Receives supervision from a manager at or above the level of Coordinator. Receives technical instructions from a teacher and/or other certificated staff member.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Tutors students identified as English learners to improve their proficiency in English and their understanding of curriculum subjects.
• Assists assigned students with challenges related to school achievement as a result of language barriers.
• Promotes the well-being of students by helping them develop a positive attitude/self-image and ability to cooperate and interact with other students and adults.
• Performs a variety of tasks that support classroom instruction.
• Consults with teacher on ways to better meet students needs.
• Performs related tasks as required in program planning, implementation, and operation regarding assigned students.
• Serves as interpreter as needed.
• Translates correspondence to parents in English or Spanish.
• Administers oral language proficiency and academic tests in English and Spanish to students.
• Transcribes oral answers into written form using state-and District-approved tests.
• Contacts school staff and parents to explain meaning of test scores obtained.
• Tests students on a one-to-one basis.
• Verifies student cumulative record information.
• Posts, maintains, and updates testing data.
• May travel from one work location to another, using personal transportation.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Any combination of the following paid experience amounting to one year: providing instructional assistance interpreting or translating services in the English and Spanish language.
• AND-
• High school graduation or the equivalent.
• AND-
• Completion of at least 48 semester units (or 72 quarter units) at the college level, -OR-
• Possession of an Associates or higher level degree, -OR-
• Pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS (At time of appointment and during employment)

• An appropriate, valid California driver license.

Additional Information

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Only online applications are accepted via https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanbernardinousd

Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.

APPLICATIONS: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.

RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 34. Most positions in this class work 4-6 hours/9months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).

BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

For complete details visit Employee Benefits

THE EXAMINATION:

• Written Examination. WEIGHT: 100%

• Assessment Examination. WEIGHT: Pass/Fail. This requirement can be met by one of the following: Completion of at least 48 semester units or (72 quarter units) at the college level, -OR- Possession of an Associate's or higher-level degree, -OR- pass the Assessment Examination.

• Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process.

• Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.

• Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules.

• This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at (909) 381-1122 as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.

District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the "Work Experience" section of the application, as resumes will not be considered.

In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver's license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in the classification where driving is an essential job function.

Closing Date: Continuous-subject to close any time.

CLASSIFIED NON-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave. Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek, 8 hours per day.

SCHOOL POLICE OFFICERS:

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek.

School Police Officers Differential compensation:

POST Intermediate Certification: 6% to base pay

POST Advanced Certification: 8% to base pay

Associate degree: 5% to base pay

Bachelor degree: 7% to base pay

Master degree: 9% increase to base pay

For complete benefit details, please visit https://www.sbcusd.com/district_offices/business_services_division/employee_benefits

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Employer San Bernardino City Unified School District Personnel Commission

Address 1525 W. Highland Ave.

San Bernardino, California, 92411

Phone (909) 384-1416

Website https://agency.governmentjobs.com/sanbernardinousd/default.cfm