Multilingual Learner Advocate

Daviess County School District Burns Elementary School
- Owensboro, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Daviess County School District Burns Elementary School
- Owensboro, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Daviess County Public Schools

Job : 5911656

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

JOB DETAILS

Job Class

Description:

INSTRUCTOR III

Class Code: 7314

Job Title:

MULTILINGUAL LEARNER ADVOCATE

Supervisory Responsibilities:

NA

Position Type: FULL-TIME

FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT

Reports To:

PRINCIPAL

Location:

VARIES BASED ON ASSIGNMENT

Compensation:
Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS salary schedule for class code 7314

Hours Per Day:
Varies based on assignment

Contracted Days:
Varies based on assignment

Required:

• Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree and three years successful experience with instruction

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience or experience working with Multilingual Learners
• Thorough knowledge of geographic area

• Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites
• Subject matter in area of assignment
• Short and long-range planning techniques applicable to area of specialty
• Instruction methods and techniques
• In-service materials, subject matter and methods in area of specialty
• Record-keeping techniques
• Communication skills
• Research methods and report writing techniques
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
• Principles of training and providing work direction
• Technical aspects of field of specialty

Job Summary:

The goal of the multilingual learner program is to ensure that all multilingual students reach challenging academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma that prepares them for responsible citizenship, further learning and productive employment.

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher, maintain records of student progress.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Assist in the supervision of students.
• Meet and maintain contact with a student’s classroom teacher(s) to determine levels of academic proficiency.
• Regularly meet with students to see if they are performing well academically and adjusting to teachers, peers, and school.
• Resolve issues that arise, either directly, or through referral and follow up with other school and community resources.
• Monitor grades, academic achievement, attendance and behavior.
• Make home visits and/or parent contacts as needs or requests by others might indicate.
• Maintain a log of activities to document services provided for multilingual learners and families.
• Continually seek and participate in appropriate professional development and training opportunities to enhance existing skills and to learn new skills for the job.
• Make use of all other school and community resources for health, social, and other identified needs through appropriate referral and follow-up.
• Compile and maintain data for completing a needs assessment of the school’s multilingual program and for reports needed by the principal and district leadership.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Inform teacher/principal/coordinator on matters of concern.
• Participate in meetings and training programs as assigned.
• Complete all required training and attend professional development sessions as requested.
• Co…