749 education jobs found in Kent, WA

This position is 6.5hrs/9mo and pay is spread over 12months. All Paraeducator applicants are required to show proof of 72 college level credits, an AA degree (or higher), or passed the Para Professional Assessment. If an applicant is in need of testing, they can still apply, and if they are the finalist candidate they will need to pass the Para Professional before being hired into the role. Upon hire, new paraeducators will be required to complete state required training offered through our KSD Professional Development Team. Mill Creek Middle School, located in the heart of the Kent valley, serves a diverse population of approximately 850 students in the 7th and 8th grades. The campus offers a wide range of academic and extra-curricular activities in a state-of-the-art, technology-rich facility. Rigorous instruction is provided at all levels of the curriculum. English Language Learners and special education students receive needed support services. We have a one-to-one...

This position is 6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year. Lake Youngs Elementary is located five miles northeast of downtown Kent and has an enrollment of approximately 450 students in grades K-6. The building has traditional self-contained classrooms and serves a diverse community. Lake Youngs offers a strong academic program with an emphasis on basic skills, music, the arts and physical education. There are full-time music and physical education specialists, and part-time librarian. Special programs include five gifted education classes, two special education classrooms and an Integrated Program Support Center. The Lake Youngs Community is very supportive and includes a very active PTSA and parent volunteer program. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This 9 month position is part of the KAP bargaining unit. All KAP applicants are required to show proof of 72 college level credits, an AA degree (or higher), or passed the Para Professional Assessment. If an applicant is in need of...

Hours/FTE: This is a 6.5 hours/9month paraeducator position at Daniel Elementary. Pay is spread over 12 months. Daniel is an elementary school of approximately 540 students and 80 staff. Daniel opened in 1992 and has become more and more diverse each year. Located on East Hill Kent, Daniel Elementary serves approximately twenty apartment complexes. Staff take pride in serving our diverse population. Over 50% of the Daniel students are English Language Learners, including several refugee students, and over 70% of our students qualify for free/reduced lunch. Daniel teachers participate in Professional Learning Communities to engage in discussions centered on instructional improvement in order to meet our goal of eliminating the achievement gap. Our staff work collaboratively to support students and are implementing the Positive Behavior Intervention Supports by adopting school-wide expectations for students and adults. Our students support one another through peer tutoring and...

This position is 6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year. All Paraeducator applicants are required to show proof of 72 college level credits, an AA degree (or higher), or passed the Para Professional Assessment. If an applicant is in need of testing, they can still apply, and if they are the finalist candidate they will need to pass the Para Professional before being hired into the role. Upon hire, new paraeducators will be required to complete state required training offered through our KSD Professional Development Team. BASIC FUNCTION: The purpose of this position is to provide support across the continuum of Special Education service and programs between PK-12. Responsibilities may include supporting individual student or classroom up to a period of six weeks at a time. This position will be supported and deployed by the behavior coordinator and/or an assistant director from the Inclusive Education team. This position may require staff to provide individual student support...

This position is 6.5 hours/9 months. Panther Lake Elementary School is located in Kent at 10200 SE 216th Street. In September 2009 Panther Lake opened its brand-new building located approximately 1 mile south of our previous location. This 57,000 square foot building is considered to be among the most state of the art schools in Kent and Washington with regard to technology resources, equipment and opportunities for students, as well as for its timeless and environmentally friendly design. There is a traditional heterogeneous grouping of 500-600 children in grades K-6. The service area consists of approximately 58% single-family residents and 42% apartment dwelling residents. A strong history of community is present at Panther Lake and is enhanced by the rich diversity of our children and families where 80% of our student body represent diverse race/ethnicity groups. Panther Lake is a [email protected] school where we believe that all students and staff contain treasures and can be...

This position is 6 hrs/9 months. Kent-Meridian High School is a 9-12 high school of over 2000 students located within the city of Kent. KM is the most diverse high school in the state of Washington. It serves a richly diverse student population (81% students of color, 33% of students served in either ELL or SE, 71 different languages spoken); ethnically, racially, and socio-economically (70+% free/reduced lunch). There is a strong commitment by the staff and administration at KM to successfully prepare all students to be successful when they graduate. To ensure this commitment, KM has converted to a full Standards-based Instruction and grading system. Our transparent Standards-based grading system ensures students are assessed on specific standards and skills tied to scales that are meaningful and frequently measured. Our School Improvement plan is based on rigor, relevance, and relationships. In addition, Kent-Meridian offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for...

This position is 3.5 hours/9 months. Kent-Meridian High School is a 9-12 high school of over 2000 students located within the city of Kent. KM is the most diverse high school in the state of Washington. It serves a richly diverse student population (81% students of color, 33% of students served in either ELL or SE, 71 different languages spoken); ethnically, racially, and socio-economically (70+% free/reduced lunch). There is a strong commitment by the staff and administration at KM to successfully prepare all students to be successful when they graduate. To ensure this commitment, KM has converted to a full Standards-based Instruction and grading system. Our transparent Standards-based grading system ensures students are assessed on specific standards and skills tied to scales that are meaningful and frequently measured. Our School Improvement plan is based on rigor, relevance, and relationships. In addition, Kent-Meridian offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program...

This position is 6hrs/9mo and pay is spread over 12months. All KAP applicants are required to show proof of 72 college level credits, an AA degree (or higher), or passed the Para Professional Assessment. If an applicant is in need of testing, they can still apply, and if they are the finalist candidate they will need to pass the Para Professional before being hired into the role. Upon hire, new paraeducators will be required to complete state required training offered through our KSD Professional Development Team. Park Orchard Elementary School is located east of Kent and has a student population of 500. The parents are very supportive and interested in their students. Park Orchard is a self-contained classroom building with a diverse student population. Special programs include: English Language Learners, Developmentally Delayed, Integrated Programs, Title 1 Reading and Math LAP (Learning Assistance Program). The Park Orchard staff has a strong teaming value. ADDITIONAL...

This position is 6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year; pay is spread over 12 months. Scenic Hill Elementary serves students in Kindergarten - 6th grade. Currently the school serves approximately 600 students with approximately 87% of the student population receiving free and reduced lunch. The student population is diverse, with 41 languages spoken by students at home. Currently 43% of the students are served by the building's ELL program, and 11% of those students are L1 students based upon WLPT test data. Hispanic students represent the highest demographic population comprising 36% of the total student population. Of the total Scenic Hill student population, 14% are served in special education. Located above the business district on Kent's East Hill, Scenic Hill Elementary was opened in 1961 and is still housed in its original location. The campus was constructed originally as a single building campus, as the population has increased, additions have been added to the original...

This position is 6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year. Pay is spread over 12 months. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This 9 month position is part of the KAP bargaining unit. All Paraeducator applicants are required to show proof of 72 college level credits, an AA degree (or higher), or passed the Para Professional Assessment. If an applicant is in need of testing, they can still apply, and if they are the finalist candidate they will need to pass the Para Professional before being hired into the role. Upon hire, new paraeducators will be required to complete state required training offered through our KSD Professional Development Team. LOCATION: The Kent Elementary school TEAM believes in daily excellence from students and staff. We serve a culturally diverse population of students from Kindergarten through 6th grades. Kent Elementary is located at 24700 64th Avenue South in the downtown Kent area. Our average enrollment is 650 students with approximately 4 classes per grade...

This position is 6.5hrs/9mo and pay is spread over 12months. All Paraeducator applicants are required to show proof of 72 college level credits, an AA degree (or higher), or passed the Para Professional Assessment. If an applicant is in need of testing, they can still apply, and if they are the finalist candidate they will need to pass the Para Professional before being hired into the role. Upon hire, new paraeducators will be required to complete state required training offered through our KSD Professional Development. Meridian Elementary, which is located east of Kent, is one of the oldest schools in the Kent School District and has changed throughout the years to meet the needs of elementary students. Meridian records some of the highest volunteer hours in the district. We encourage and value parent and community volunteers to help in the classroom, on PTSA, and the Learning Improvement Team. The parents, students and staff at Meridian believe in a school environment that...

This position is 6 hours per day, 9 months per year. East Hill Elementary is a school wide Title I school of approximately 540 students, located in a residential area near downtown Kent. East Hill serves kindergarten through sixth grade students from richly diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Some programs implemented at East Hill include ELL (English Language Learner), LAP (Learning Assistance Program), Special Education, and Welcome Room. We also have a before school Extended Learning program for some of our ELL students as well as an afterschool Century 21 Program for reading and mathematics for some of our students. The staff at East Hill embraces each student and strives to make a positive impact on him/her academically, socially, physically, and emotionally. We have a warm and caring environment with a dedicated staff that provides quality learning opportunities in all content areas. In March of 2011, we opened up a new building, the Parent Engagement Resource Center...

This position is 6 hours/9 months. Martin Sortun Elementary, a National Title 1 School of Distinction and Washington STEM Lighthouse School, serves a diverse population of students with varied strengths and abilities. As Mountaineers, we believe that teaching and learning, like mountain climbing, requires GRIT and passion. We invite you to climb along with us. Although our journey may often be challenging, the "view" is worth the effort! We enjoy a highly collaborative work environment where both instructional and special teams collaborate in professional learning communities to advance student learning. Job-imbedded instructional coaching provides continuous support in reading, writing, and STEM to maintain our growth mindset culture where change is our norm and standards-based instruction our target. We consistently utilize the latest research-based practices to successfully prepare all our students for their futures... whatever it takes! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This 9...

This position is a 6 hour/9 month Leave Replacement. Soos Creek is a Title I elementary school of approximately 400 students in preschool through sixth grade. Soos Creek staff take pride in student achievement and diversity. Inclusion is a priority, so all students in special programs including English Language Learner, Integrated Program, Support Center and the Early Childhood classes are integrated into general education settings to the maximum extent possible. In addition to a rigorous academic focus, Soos Creek staff teach appropriate school behaviors and promote good citizenship by acknowledging and rewarding positive behaviors. Our teachers are trained in the use of technology and regularly integrate it into their lessons. Being an all-walking school leads to an enhanced community feel throughout the building and increased pride in being a Soos Creek Superstar. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This 9 month position is part of the KAP bargaining unit. All Paraeducator...

This position is a 1.0 FTE, 9 months per year. Millennium Elementary opened in August 2000. Millennium serves a diverse socioeconomic student body of approximately 550 students. Our building includes a library, computer lab, stage/music room, gym, multipurpose room, commons, orchestra room and 23 classrooms. Millennium's staff had chosen to follow the Basic School Framework written by Dr. Ernest Boyer in structuring their school community. Our educational program is enriched by a variety of specialists: IT specialist, general music teacher, band and orchestra teachers, PE specialist, integrated program staff serving learning delayed students, English Language Learners' staff, counselor, psychologist, nurse, speech and language pathologist, and physical therapist. Millennium is a School-wide Title I building. Our students have the benefit of para-educator support in reading and mathematics. ASSIGNMENT: Our integrated program is specially designed instruction within general...

This position is 1.0 FTE, 9 months per year. East Hill Elementary is a school wide Title I school of approximately 540 students, located in a residential area near downtown Kent. East Hill serves kindergarten through sixth grade students from richly diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Some programs implemented at East Hill include ELL (English Language Learner), LAP (Learning Assistance Program), Special Education, and Welcome Room. We also have a before school Extended Learning program for some of our ELL students as well as an afterschool Century 21 Program for reading and mathematics for some of our students. The staff at East Hill embraces each student and strives to make a positive impact on him/her academically, socially, physically, and emotionally. We have a warm and caring environment with a dedicated staff that provides quality learning opportunities in all content areas. In March of 2011, we opened up a new building, the Parent Engagement Resource Center (PERC),...

This is a 1.0 FTE position starting the 22/23 school year. Neely-O'Brien is located in the Kent valley. Our school serves Kindergarten through sixth grade students who are rich in ethnic and cultural diversity. Our families are highly mobile and come from varying economic and academic backgrounds. The staff at Neely-O'Brien is committed to providing a positive learning environment which capitalizes on the diverse nature of our population and cultivates high academic achievement through our rich curriculum and intentional interventions that meet students at their current levels. We strive to promote each child's academic, emotional, social and physical development. We focus on the basic skills, including opportunities for enrichment and remediation. We take pride in our music and physical education programs. ASSIGNMENT: Our integrated program is specially designed instruction within general education classes. Candidate will plan, coordinate and provide services for students,...

This position is 1.0 FTE. Please note that this posting has been extended. If you have already submitted an application, you do not need to submit another one. This position will be open until filled. At Springbrook Elementary School we are passionate educators who connect with the hearts and the minds of all learners by maximizing individual potential in order to cultivate a cohesive school community. We believe that students' best learning comes when students are provided Rigorous learning tasks designed to increase integration, engagement, academic achievement and real-world connections. Springbrook serves 550 diverse learners in the northwest portion of the school district bordering Renton. Special programs include Title I Reading and LAP Math, English Language Learners, Integrated Programs (Resource Room), a Full Day Kindergarten Program (FDK) and 1 school adjustment special education program (SA). ASSIGNMENT: The School Adjustment Programs are for students in elementary...

This position is 6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year. There are 4 positions available. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This 9 month position is part of the KAP bargaining unit. All Paraeducator applicants are required to show proof of 72 college level credits, an AA degree (or higher), or passed the Para Professional Assessment. If an applicant is in need of testing, they can still apply, and if they are the finalist candidate they will need to pass the Para Professional before being hired into the role. Upon hire, new paraeducators will be required to complete state required training offered through our KSD Professional Development Team. LOCATION: Neely-O'Brien is located in the Kent valley. Our school serves Kindergarten through sixth grade students who are rich in ethnic and cultural diversity. Our families are highly mobile and come from varying economic and academic backgrounds. The staff at Neely-O'Brien is committed to providing a positive learning environment which...

HOURS/FTE: This position is 6.5 hours, 9 months and is located at Meridian Elementary. Pay is spread 12 months. Meridian Elementary, which is located east of Kent, is one of the oldest schools in the Kent School District and has changed throughout the years to meet the needs of elementary students. Meridian records some of the highest volunteer hours in the district. We encourage and value parent and community volunteers to help in the classroom, on PTSA, and the Learning Improvement Team. The parents, students and staff at Meridian believe in a school environment that promotes collaborative and shared experiences among staff and fosters the educational growth of students and community. The shared goals will guarantee that every student will possess the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to effectively participate in a diverse and ever changing world. All Paraeducator applicants are required to show proof of 72 college level credits, an AA degree (or higher), or...