Bilingual Associate Instructor , II, III - Semple Elementary

Job Description

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. The English as a Second Language (ESL) program provides interpretation and translation services for the entire school district to help our schools and programs communicate effectively with families who speak limited English.

1A Grade 6/7/8

187 days per year, 7 hours per day

$16.46 – $26.10

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.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Passing score on the Kentucky Para‑educator Assessment or 48 college hours
• Demonstrated proficiency in two languages:
  English and the appropriate language.
• Experience working with children and parents with special needs, multicultural and multi‑ethnic backgrounds.
• Program‑specific certifications or training.
• Effective communication skills.

• Associate degree or approved equivalent training (64 college semester hours) and experience.
• One year of successful experience working with children.
• Demonstrated proficiency in two languages:
  English and the appropriate language.
• Experience working with children and parents with special needs, multicultural and multi‑ethnic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of or receptiveness to the philosophy, policy, and methodology of the U.S. educational system.
• Effective communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree (official transcripts required).
• Three years of successful teaching experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in two languages:
  English and the appropriate language.
• Experience working with children and parents with special needs, multicultural and multi‑ethnic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of or receptiveness to the philosophy, policy, and methodology of the U.S. educational system.
• Effective communication skills.
• If your highest education is high school or GED you must take and pass the Kentucky Para educator Assessment Exam. The exam is free and you have three chances to obtain a passing score.
• Applicants with transcripts obtained outside the U.S. must have their credentials evaluated prior to being referred for vacancies. Contact an approved agency from the following list: .
• Information entered 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 or termination.