Instructional Assistant - Bilingual

Role summary

The role supports classroom teaching and student supervision while assisting with Spanish language instruction and assessment. The assistant provides classroom clerical support and works with Spanish-speaking students and families.

The work

• Supervising and instructing students under assigned teacher direction
• Supporting student English language acquisition assessment and testing
• Performing classroom clerical tasks
• Assisting school staff with Spanish-speaking students and families

Requirements

• High school diploma or college degree
• Pass the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District Paraeducator Exam, or hold an A.A degree or 48 college semester units
• Tuberculosis test (required upon job offer)
• Fingerprints/Livescan clearance (required upon job offer)
• Up to 3 letters of recommendation
• Resume

Pay and benefits

• $21.86–$27.71 per hour
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Full-time position (6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 195 days per year)

About the school

Tahoe Truckee Unified School District is a public school district in Truckee, California.

Who this role suits

This role suits candidates fluent in Spanish who want to support multilingual learners and Spanish-speaking families in a school setting. The assistant should be organized, comfortable with clerical work, and able to work within a structured school environment. Preference for candidates with evidence of formal education or professional recommendation.

Questions to ask the school

• What grade levels and subject areas does the Truckee River Program serve?
• What is the exact start date for the position?
• Are there opportunities for professional development in bilingual education?
• What is the typical distribution of duties between classroom instruction and clerical work?
• Is visa sponsorship or work authorization verification required for this position?