Bilingual Associate Instructor I, II, III - Johnsontown Road Elementary School (2026-2027) - Start Time 9:40

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville is seeking a Bilingual Associate Instructor I/II/III for Johnsontown Road Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role centers on supporting Multilingual Learners and their families, coordinating resources with diverse community partners, and delivering direct services.

The position is governed by the Board-approved salary schedule, with placement at 1A Grade 6/7/8 and a salary range of $17.00/hr to $26.96/hr.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Proficiency in two languages (English and the target language) is required.
• Experience working with children and families from diverse cultural/linguistic backgrounds is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating, creating, and implementing supports for Multilingual Learners and their families.
• Coordinate resources and partnerships with diverse community stakeholders and provide direct services to MLs and families.

Skills

Bilingual instruction

Multicultural awareness

Family communication

Student support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or 64 college hours

Two languages proficiency

Job description

Bilingual Associate Instructor I, II, III - Johnsontown Road Elementary School (2026-2027) - Start Time 9:40 JobID: 40998

• Position Type:
  Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/ Bilingual Instructor I II III
  
• Date Posted:
  9/29/2026
  
• Location:
  JOHNSONTOWN ROAD ELEMENTARY
  
• Closing Date:
  10/16/2026
  

Job Description:(Attached)
Salary Schedule: 1A Grade 6/7/8 (Attached)
Working Calendar:187 Days/ 7 hours per day

As per Board-approved 2026-2027 salary placement rules/schedules.
Salary Range: $17.00/hr-$26.96/hr
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 servicesfor the entire school district to help our schools/programs communicate effectively with limited English-speakingfamilies.
Please see the attachments for the job description and salary information.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for assisting in the coordination, creation, and implementation of supports for Multilingual Learners (MLs) and their families.This position requires supporting in the coordination of resources and partnerships in conjunction with diverse community stakeholders and provided direct service to MLs and their families.

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
• Knowledge of or receptive to philosophy, policy and methodology of the U.S. educational system

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:INSTRUCTOR IIBILINGUAL ASSOCIATE

• Associate Degree or approved equivalent training (64 college semester hours) and experience
• One year of successful experience in related field
• 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, policy,and methodology of the U.S. educational system

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:INSTRUCTOR III BILINGUAL ASSOCIATE

• 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, policy,and methodology of the U.S. educational system

Postings current as of 10/10/2026 5:51:00 PM CST.