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Assistant: Newcomer Learning Lab - Oakland High School (2023-24) at Oakland Unified School District

Application Deadline

4/30/2024 12:00 AM Pacific

Date Posted
5/1/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$33,392.89 - $44,756.63 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$33,392.89 - $44,756.63 / Per Year + GREAT benefits!
Length of Work Year
205 Days, 10 months / 7.5 hours
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Ref: 6350 BASIC FUNCTION: The Learning Lab Assistant supports the work the Learning Lab by: assisting a certificated teacher in implementing the Internationals Approach to teaching, by reinforcing instruction to individuals or small group of students in the classroom, gathering data for the purposes of research and inquiry, supporting students through a variety of interventions, and tutoring students in assigned subject areas as part of the after school program. Key distinctions in this role compared to other paraprofessional/instructional assistant roles include specialization in instructional methods needed to support newcomers’ language acquisition as they learn core content, training and enhanced abilities to work in an extremely diverse linguistic and cultural environment. This position may be used to identify potential teacher and other educational professional candidates. Collaborating with institutions of higher learning, the office of English Language Learner and Multilingual Achievement (ELLMA), and Human Resources, the Learning Lab will provide support to Learning Lab Assistants seeking to become teachers with deep knowledge of practices needed to support newcomers by assisting them to complete the necessary educational and credentialing requirements and providing hands-on ex

Requirements / Qualifications

PREREQUISITES: Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalency required (2 years of similar and relevant work level experience = 1 year of college). A combination of experience and education may be used to meet the Bachelor’s Degree requirement; however, the work experience years used to qualify for the Bachelor’s Degree requirement cannot be used to meet the work requirement. One (1) year experience in a linguistically or culturally diverse workspace/internship and/or working in an educational setting Valid California Driver’s License, if applicable PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS: Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance WORKING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT Office and diverse school site environments; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions

QUALIFICATIONS: The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position. KNOWLEDGE OF: Special needs, issues and requirements of immigrants, students with interrupted formal education (SIFE), students who have experienced trauma, and newcomer ELLs Tenants and methods in the Internationals Approach to Teaching Common Core Standards, Content Standards, Curriculum, Response to Intervention, Full Service Community schools Subjects taught in the district including math, grammar, reading and writing Safe practices in classroom and recreational areas Cultural competency to work across cultural and linguistic differences Diverse academic, socio-emotional, cultural, ethnic and disability backgrounds of district immigrant and refugee students Basic record keeping techniques Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct Correct use of English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation Effective management techniques Technology and computer software applications relevant to instruction, administration and education and the operation of MS Office, computer software and hardware

Requirements / Qualifications

PREREQUISITES: Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalency required (2 years of similar and relevant work level experience = 1 year of college). A combination of experience and education may be used to meet the Bachelor’s Degree requirement; however, the work experience years used to qualify for the Bachelor’s Degree requirement cannot be used to meet the work requirement. One (1) year experience in a linguistically or culturally diverse workspace/internship and/or working in an educational setting Valid California Driver’s License, if applicable PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS: Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance WORKING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT Office and diverse school site environments; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions

QUALIFICATIONS: The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position. KNOWLEDGE OF: Special needs, issues and requirements of immigrants, students with interrupted formal education (SIFE), students who have experienced trauma, and newcomer ELLs Tenants and methods in the Internationals Approach to Teaching Common Core Standards, Content Standards, Curriculum, Response to Intervention, Full Service Community schools Subjects taught in the district including math, grammar, reading and writing Safe practices in classroom and recreational areas Cultural competency to work across cultural and linguistic differences Diverse academic, socio-emotional, cultural, ethnic and disability backgrounds of district immigrant and refugee students Basic record keeping techniques Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct Correct use of English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation Effective management techniques Technology and computer software applications relevant to instruction, administration and education and the operation of MS Office, computer software and hardware

Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

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NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.