- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Passing Score on the Kentucky Para-educator Assessment or 48 college hours
- Demonstrated proficiency in two (2) languages, English and the appropriate language.
- Experience in working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds
- Program-specific certifications/training
- Effective communication skills
- Associate Degree or approved equivalent training (64 college semester hours) and experience
- One (1) year of successful experience with children
- Demonstrated proficiency in two (2) languages, English and the appropriate language.
- Experience in working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds
- Knowledge of or receptive to philosophy, policy, and methodology of the U.S. educational system
- Effective communication skills
- Bachelor's degree. Official Transcripts are required.
- Three (3) years of successful teaching experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in two (2) languages, English and the appropriate language.
- Experience in working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.
- Knowledge of or receptive to philosophy, policy, and methodology of the U.S. educational system
- Effective communication skills
- Bilingual Associate Instructor I FInal.pdf
- Bilingual Associate Instructor II FInal.pdf
- Bilingual Associate Instructor III FInal.pdf
- Job Family 1A Salary Schedule 2024-2025.pdf
JobID: 36226
Position Type:
Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/Bilingual Instructor I II III
Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/Bilingual Instructor I II III
Date Posted:
6/3/2025
6/3/2025
Location:
EASTERN HIGH
EASTERN HIGH
Date Available:
08/04/2025
08/04/2025
Closing Date:
06/10/2025
Job Description: ATTACHED06/10/2025
Salary Schedule: 1A Grade 6/7/8 (ATTACHED)
Working Calendar:187 Days/ 7 hours
Hourly Pay Range: $ 15.98-$24.25
As per board approved salary placement rules.
There are currently over eight thousand students in Jefferson County Public Schools who speak English as a second language. They come from dozens of different cultural backgrounds and nearly every continent, culture and country of origin can profoundly influence a child's identity, life experiences, and learning, which is why it is so important for educators to become familiar with these various global cultures. The English as a Second Language (ESL) program provides Interpretation and Translation services for the entire school district to help our schools/programs communicate effectively with limited English-speaking families.
Please see attachments for job description and salary information.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists teachers in fulfilling the goals of the second language program by providing the appropriate language instruction to the students assigned to such classes. Assists in implementing education programs by providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations, and instruction.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: INSTRUCTOR I BILINGUAL ASSOCIATE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: INSTRUCTOR II BILINGUAL ASSOCIATE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: INSTRUCTOR III BILINGUAL ASSOCIATE
**If your highest education is High School or GED, you must take and pass the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment Exam. The exam is free, and you have three chances to obtain a passing score. For assistance with studying for this assessment, click KPA Study Guide and/or sign up for the KPA Prep Class with JCPS Adult Education. You can sign up here and make sure to select “I want KPA classes.” To schedule to take the KPA test with our Adult Ed department, click here. Upon completion of scheduling, you will receive a confirmation email from Adult Ed with additional instructions about the location, address, and parking.
**Applicants with transcripts obtained outside the U.S. will need to have their credentials evaluated prior to being referred for vacancies. Contact an approved agency from the following list: click here
**Information you enter in the Experience section of the online application will be used to verify your qualification for this position. Information should be entered accurately and completely.
**Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination.
**Applicants with transcripts obtained outside the U.S. will need to have their credentials evaluated prior to being referred for vacancies. Contact an approved agency from the following list: click here
**Information you enter in the Experience section of the online application will be used to verify your qualification for this position. Information should be entered accurately and completely.
**Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination.
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