Education Support Specialist — Paraprofessional

Hawaii State Department of Education

Lihue (HI)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Hawaii State Department of Education is posting Educational Assistant III positions in Lihue, Hawaii, with vacancies open from Educational Assistant I to address recruiting needs. Educational Assistants provide instructional support, tutoring, social and daily living instruction for students with disabilities, counseling activities, and speech-articulation drills, under supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and options such as ParaPro/ParaPathways or

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent and one of the following criteria.
Successful completion of an exam approved by the department (ParaPro/ParaPathways) or 48 credits including math and English.
An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

Independently supports instructional activities, tutors students, and observes/reports progress.
Provides social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities in school/community settings.
Delivers counseling support, builds rapport, and promotes healthy self-concept and early identification of needs.
Provides articulation reinforcement and speech-related drills under guidance from a speech pathologist.