Educational Assistant I, II, III - Aliamanu Middle

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking Educational Assistant positions at an unspecified location. The role includes tutoring, progress reporting, and providing instructional support for students with disabilities, along with social and daily living instruction.

The position offers progression across Educational Assistant I–III with required schooling and potential substitutions. Training for speech articulation reinforcement will be provided under a speech pathologist's guidance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus approved examination (ParaPro or ParaPathways) OR 48 college credits (3 in math, 3 in English) OR an associate degree or higher.
• Substitutions: CDA credential, 15 bachelor credits, or an associate/degree in education can substitute for required experience.
• Educational Assistant I–III roles require progressive levels of general and specialized experience with direct interaction in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform academic and instruction-related support activities, tutor students, and report on progress and difficulties.
• Provide social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities, observing and reporting progress and suggesting modifications.
• Provide counseling support, develop rapport, encourage expression of problems, and carry out activities promoting self-concept and social skills.
• Deliver articulation reinforcement lessons and repetitive drills to improve speech sounds under guidance of a speech pathologist.

Skills

Tutoring

Observation and reporting

Counseling support

Speech articulation support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + ParaPro or ParaPathways

48 college credits (math + English) or associate degree

Child Development Associate credential / 15 bachelor credits / associate degree in education substitutions

Educational Assistant I/II/III experience requirements

Job description

Job Overview

Educational Assistant Positions (Educational Assistant III) at an unspecified location. Applications are also considered for Educational Assistant I and II if needed.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs academic and instruction‑related support activities, tutors students, and reports on progress and difficulties.
• Provides social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities, observing and reporting on progress and suggesting modifications.
• Performs counseling support activities, develops rapport, encourages expression of problems, and carries out approved activities promoting self‑concept, social skills, and early identification of special needs.
• Delivers articulation reinforcement lessons and repetitive drills to improve speech sounds under guidance of a speech pathologist; can receive related training.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent *plus*:
  • Success on an approved examination (ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment) OR
  • At least 48 baccalaureate‐level semester credits (3 in math, 3 in English) OR
  • An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Additional substitutions: Child Development Associate credential, 15 bachelor credits, or an associate/degree in education can substitute for required experience.

Experience

• Educational Assistant I – 0 years general, 0 years specialized.
• Educational Assistant II – 1 year general, 0 years specialized.
• Educational Assistant III – 1 year general, 1 year specialized.
• General experience: Paid or volunteer work with direct interaction, demonstrating ability to observe, evaluate, and report.
• Specialized experience: Direct academic or behavioral services to students with disabilities.

Driver's License

Some positions require possession of a current, valid driver's license.

Lift and Carry

• Ability to lift and carry up to 65 pounds.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range (full time):

• Educational Assistant I – $3,019.78 per month
• Educational Assistant II – $3,260.76 per month
• Educational Assistant III – $3,526.98 per month

Benefits include holiday pay, health insurance contribution, group life insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and additional incentives. Full details are subject to change and may vary by appointment type.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Hawaii State Department of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, arrest or court record, National Guard participation, or other protected categories as required by federal and state law.