Bilingual Associate Instructor III The Academy Shawnee (2025-2026) Job ID36059 Start Time 840AM

Jefferson County Public Schools

Job Location:

Shawnee, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 16 - 26

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Date Posted:
5/30/2025

Location:
The Academy at SHAWNEE

Date Available:
07/28/2025

Closing Date:
11/19/2025

Job Description:(ATTACHED)
Salary Schedule: 1A Grade 6/7/8 (ATTACHED)
Working Calendar:187 Days/ 7 hours per day
Hourly Pay Range:$16.4660-$26.1090
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 childs 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 servicesfor the entire school district to help our schools/programs communicate effectively with limited English-speakingfamilies.

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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 implementingeducation programs by providing comprehensive assessments evaluations and instruction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:INSTRUCTOR IBILINGUAL ASSOCIATE

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Passing Score on the Kentucky Para-educator Assessment or 48 college hours
Demonstrated proficiency intwo (2) languages English and the appropriate language.
Experience in working with children and parents with special needs multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds
Program-specificcertifications/training
Effective communication skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:INSTRUCTOR IIBILINGUAL ASSOCIATE

Associate Degree or approved equivalent training (64 college semester hours) and experience
One (1) year of successful experience with children
Demonstrated proficiency intwo (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 policyand methodology of the U.S. educational system
Effective communication skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: INSTRUCTOR III BILINGUAL ASSOCIATE

Bachelors degree. Official Transcripts are required.
Three (3) years of successful teaching experience.
Demonstrated proficiency intwo (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 policyand methodology of the U.S. educational system
Effective communication skills

**If your highest education is High School or GEDyou must take and pass theKentucky Paraeducator Assessment Exam. The exam is freeand you have three chances to obtain a passing assistance with studying for this assessment clickKPA Study Guideand/orsign up for the KPA Prep Class with JCPS Adult Education.You can sign up hereand make sure to select I want KPA classes. To schedule to take the KPA test with our Adult Ed departmentclick here. Upon completion of scheduling you will receive a confirmation email from Adult Ed with additional instructions about the location addressand parking.
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Position Type:Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/Bilingual Instructor I II IIIDate Posted:5/30/2025Location:The Academy at SHAWNEEDate Available:07/28/2025 Closing Date: 11/19/2025Job Description:(ATTACHED) Salary Schedule: 1A Grade 6/7/8 (ATTACHED) Working Calendar:187 Days/ 7 hours per day Ho...