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 structure. A new wing was added in 1991, and more recently a library and flexible use room were built. Portable classrooms have been added to support population growth as well. Construction on a new cafeteria and covered play area began in summer, 2011.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is for the remainder of the 2017/18 school year and is part of the KAP bargaining unit.
ASSIGNMENT: Paraeducators assist teacher(s) and students in English Language Learners (ELL) programs. The focus of the position will be the development of spoken and written language. The paraeducator’s duties include small group instruction, one-on-one instruction, preparing materials for a lesson, correcting papers, teaming, collaboration between general education and special education staff.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:
- AA degree or 90 quarter-hour College credits. Transcripts must on file to be considered for an interview. Completion of the ETS ParaPro Assessment test with a score of 461 or higher will be accepted in lieu of college credits. Proof of score must be submitted as part of your application.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must develop positive rapport with students.
- Must possess skills and experience in working with limited English speaking students.
- Must possess good Spanish skills.
- Must have the ability to communicate with main-stream teachers, principals and parents of students when issues arise based on academics, attendance or behavior.
- Candidate with working knowledge of required ELL data and reports desired.
- Ability to exhibit multicultural and ethnic understanding and sensitivity with the ability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups in the school community.
- Ability to communicate in another language.
- Prefer candidate that is a team player, positive, with good communication skills.
- Must be enthusiastic, positive and be a team member and able to demonstrate flexibility working with other staff.
- Must maintain positive learning environment and have ability to relate to all students, parents, and colleagues.
- Desired characteristics are: flexibility; patience; ability to organize ideas, time and materials to accomplish goals; enthusiasm; ability to express ideas clearly and understand concepts being discussed; ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students; and willingness to model behavior deemed appropriate by the school district and the community.
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