Newcomer Center - Bilingual Assistant at Antioch Unified School District
About the Employer
We are a unified school district serving more than 16,150 students in grades K -12. We have thirteen elementary schools, four middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, three specialized high schools, two alternative high schools and one K-8 school. We also offer a home schooling program, adult education courses and other unique programs to fit the needs of all students. Our school district employs approximately 1,100 certificated and nearly 900 classified employees. Antioch Unified School District is centrally located in the East Bay and provides ready access to scenic mountains, waterfronts, wine country, historical sites and the Pacific Ocean. Antioch is known as the “Gateway to the Delta” and is one of California’s oldest cities, with a diverse community of approximately 100,000. The Antioch Unified School District is a Merit System District. As such, final selection of our classified staff members will be made from candidates who have been placed on an eligibility list. Eligibility is determined via an evaluation and competitive screening/scoring of a candidate’s training and experience as demonstrated on the application and responses provided in the supplemental questions.
Job Summary
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Coordinator – Multilingual Learners or designee, works collaboratively with District staff, administrators, certificated and classified staff to support Newcomers and English Language Learners to access educational achievement. The assistant will serve an essential connection between school, district and local resources. May receive general or work direction from an administrator or certificated personnel.
Requirements / Qualifications
Unit: CSEA Classification Hours / Work Year: 7 Hours / 10 Months (180 Days – School days Only) CSEA Salary (Range 128): Step A $29.58, Step B $31.08, Step C $32.65, Step D $34.30, Step E $36.04, Step F $37.86 Promotional /Open: The promotional group as well as the general public may apply. The promotional side of the eligibility list shall take precedence when certifying eligibles. APPLICATION DEADLINE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026, by 4:30 PM Application, answers to supplemental questions and resume are required. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school or equivalent; experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting; or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities. EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA) FEDERAL REQUIREMENT: Degree or completion of 48 semester units from an accredited college or university or District assessment test/county certificate showing compliance with ESSA. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid First Aid and CPR certification. Bi-Literate Certificate preferred. Annual ELPAC Certification.
SELECTION & EXAMINATIONS: The selection process will consist of a competitive application screening for completeness, qualifications, and experience. A written exam (weighted 40% of your score) and an oral panel interview (weighted 60% of your score) will be conducted. A passing score must be achieved on each portion of the exams. Final selection will be made from those who achieve the three highest ranking scores. Required to be submitted with your application:
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Unit: CSEA Classification Hours / Work Year: 7 Hours / 10 Months (180 Days – School days Only) CSEA Salary (Range 128): Step A $29.58, Step B $31.08, Step C $32.65, Step D $34.30, Step E $36.04, Step F $37.86 Promotional /Open: The promotional group as well as the general public may apply. The promotional side of the eligibility list shall take precedence when certifying eligibles. APPLICATION DEADLINE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026, by 4:30 PM Application, answers to supplemental questions and resume are required. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school or equivalent; experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting; or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities. EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA) FEDERAL REQUIREMENT: Degree or completion of 48 semester units from an accredited college or university or District assessment test/county certificate showing compliance with ESSA. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid First Aid and CPR certification. Bi-Literate Certificate preferred. Annual ELPAC Certification.
SELECTION & EXAMINATIONS: The selection process will consist of a competitive application screening for completeness, qualifications, and experience. A written exam (weighted 40% of your score) and an oral panel interview (weighted 60% of your score) will be conducted. A passing score must be achieved on each portion of the exams. Final selection will be made from those who achieve the three highest ranking scores. Required to be submitted with your application:
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. AUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital, family or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans’ status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the District's Title IX Coordinator, 510 G Street, Antioch, CA 94509, 925-779-7500.
A Merit System District – Equal Opportunity Employer
Comments and Other Information
The Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. AUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital, family or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans’ status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the District's Title IX Coordinator, 510 G Street, Antioch, CA 94509, 925-779-7500.
A Merit System District – Equal Opportunity Employer
Application Deadline
10/16/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/28/2026
Contact
Jackie Cortez
925-779-7500 55200
925-779-7500 55200
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$29.58 - $37.86 Per Hour
$29.58 - $37.86 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
CSEA Range 128
Length of Work Year
10 Mos. - 180 Days
Employment Type
Part Time
RECRUITMENT TYPE
Promotional / Open