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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Spanish Speaking

Please see attachments for job description and salary information. 

Bilingual Instructor I
Job Description (ATTACHED) 
Salary Schedule 1A Grade 6  (ATTACHED)
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 (ATTACHED)
Salary Schedule 1A Grade 7 (ATTACHED)
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 (ATTACHED)
Salary Schedule 1A Grade 8 (ATTACHED)
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.

**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