Position Type:
Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/Bilingual Instructor I II III

Date Posted:
12/10/2018

Location:
INDIAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY

Closing Date:
12/20/2018

Accepting applications from:

JCPS Substitutes
Internal applicants who are not current JCPS Full-Time Bilingual Associate Instructors
External applicants who would be new to JCPS
Returning Applicants

A message for current JCPS Full-Time Bilingual Associate Instructors
Applications from current JCPS employees already in full-time BAI Instructor positions will not be accepted. These employees will use the transfer process to move to lateral positions for the 2019/2020 School Year which is open annually March-April.

Important information regarding Out-of-Country transcripts
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
New and returning applicants and all JCPS employees may express interest in as many full-time positions as desired. Additionally, if you would like to start quickly at JCPS to gain experience and begin your classroom career consider also applying for a Substitute Instructional Positions.

General information regarding this Job Cateogory: 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 service for the entire school district to help our schools/programs communicate effectively with limited English speaking families.

Be prepared to make a difference in a child's life through:

Your consistent attendance

Work in a team collaborative environment
Introduction and reinforcement of educational processes and materials for students

Bilingual Instructor I
Job Description

Salary Schedule 1A Grade 6 (ATTACHED)
Starting Annual Range $18,693.95-$20,893.73
Working Calendar:187 Days/7.0 hours per day

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Passing score on the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA) or 48 college semester hours. Official Transcripts are required.
• Demonstrated proficiency of two (2) languages, English and the appropriate language.
• Experience in working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.

If your highest education is High School or GED you must take and pass the Kentucky Paraeducational Assessment Exam. The exam is free and you have three chances to obtain a passing score. Click KPA Study Guide
to review the Kentucky Paraeducational Assessment Study Guide.

Bilingual Instructor II
Job Description
Salary Schedule 1A Grade 7 (ATTACHED)
Starting Annual Range $19,492.97-$22,711.80
Working Calendar: 187 Days/7.0 hours per day

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree or minimum of 64 semester hours of college. Official Transcripts are required.
• Demonstrated proficiency of two (2) languages, English and the appropriate language.
• Experience in working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds

Bilingual Instructor III
Job Description
Salary Schedule 1A Grade 8 (ATTACHED)
Starting Annual Range $21,161.81-$24,649.38
Working Calendar: 187 Days/7.0 hours per day

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree. Official Transcripts are required.
• Three (3) years successful teaching experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency of two (2) languages, English and the appropriate language.
• Experience in working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.

Attachment(s):

• Salary Schedule IA.tif