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Job Title: SCHOOL SERVICE ASSISTANT (BILINGUAL) (10 MONTHS) (30 HOURS PER WEEK) SPANISH
Posting Date: October 30, 2006
Closing Date: No Closing Date
Salary Range: $7.40 - $11.33 (hourly)
Job Type: Non-Instructional
Benefits Eligibility: The Detroit Public Schools offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage as well as illness days.
Reports to: Bilingual Teacher
Location: Local Schools
Must possess and provide evidence of an Associate’s Degree or a minimum of 60 credit hours
Applicants must: 1. Be proficient in one the identified languages. 2. Be proficient in English. 3. Have empathy for language minority children. 4. Be able to interpret the language between school and family (student). 5. Proficiency examination will be administered for English and the identified Language. 6. Preference will be given to applicants living in one of the assigned school neighborhoods.
Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.
Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.
Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.
The School Service Assistant Bilingual may be assigned to more than one school location. However, School Service Assistants will not be assigned more than one school daily. Transportation will be the responsibility of the School Service Assistant.
Under the direction of the Bilingual Teacher the Bilingual School Service Assistant will be responsible for:
1. Assisting the teacher with instructional tasks assigned to individual
students or small groups of students.
2. Assisting the teacher with related tasks such as recordkeeping, checking students’ work, preparing and distributing instructional materials, etc.
3. Serving as a liaison between the school and the family.
4. Attending Parent-Staff Meetings.
5. Participating in in-service workshops.
6. Observing student performance and assisting in the planning and implementation of appropriate instructional activities.
7. Performing other related duties as assigned.
You must provide a non-refundable payment of $65.25 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services).
There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa. If you elect to pay by credit card, you must call Identix at (866) 226-2952 prior to your appointment, because they are unable to accept credit cards at the fingerprint site.
Please be prompt when arriving at the fingerprinting site. In order to be fingerprinted, you must present your state issued picture ID or passport, the completed LiveScan Fingerprint Request form, the completed Identix Michigan Fingerprint Applicant Information form, as well as the fingerprint fee of $65.25.
All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.
Interested candidates (including internal candidates) must submit (by mail or in person) a letter of interest, resume, copies of transcripts and any other required supporting documentation to:
Detroit Public Schools-Welcome Center
New Center One Building
Attn: SCHOOL SERVICE ASSISTANT (BILINGUAL) (10 MONTHS – 30 HOURS PER WEEK) SPANISH
3031 West Grand Boulevard
Detroit, Michigan 48202
Please read this announcement carefully. Candidates who do not meet the announced requirements need not apply.
Internal candidates must include in the letter of interest, their current classification (job title); work location and telephone number; file number; home address and telephone number; as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement.
External candidates must obtain, complete and submit an employment application, as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant’s employer(s) prior to hire.
All interviews must be arranged by the Division of Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at (313) 873-7101.
The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.
