Educational Assistant I, II, III - Holualoa Elementary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Hawaii; On-site; USD 33,700 - 39,361; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is looking to hire Educational Assistants in Hawaii. The roles vary from Educational Assistant I to III, involving academic support, tutoring, and assisting students with disabilities. Applicants should have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, and relevant credentials or experience may substitute. The salary for Educational Assistant I starts at $3,019.78 monthly, and the position requires the ability to engage with students in various capacities. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved examination or at least 48 baccalaureate-level semester credits.
• Possession of a Child Development Associate credential may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and instruction-related support activities.
• Deliver social and daily living instruction to students with disabilities.
• Assist in counseling support activities and develop rapport with students.

Skills

Instructional support

Counseling skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Description

This posting is being used to fill various Educational Assistant positions at the specified location. The authorized level of these positions is Educational Assistant III. Applications are being accepted down to the Educational Assistant I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary Range

• Educational Assistant I, SR-10: $3,019.78 per month
• Educational Assistant II, SR-12: $3,260.76 per month
• Educational Assistant III, SR-14: $3,526.98 per month

Examples of Duties

• Independently performs various academic, instruction‑related support activities, tutors students in a specified aspect of knowledge as directed by the teacher, and observes and reports on student progress and difficulties.
• Independently provides social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities in a school and/or community setting to enable them to function as independently as possible. Observes and reports on student progress and difficulties and makes suggestions to modify techniques and tasks based on prior experience.
• Independently performs assigned counseling support activities. Develops rapport with students, encourages them to express their problems, observes and reports on student progress and difficulties, and carries out pre‑approved activities with students which promote a healthy self‑concept, develop social skills, and help provide early identification of special needs.
• Independently provides articulation reinforcement lessons and repetitive drills to correct/improve speech sounds as instructed and guided by the speech pathologist. May receive training related to common speech/language disorders and problems and the methods and techniques used in speech therapy to correct them.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and one of the following: Successful completion of an examination approved by the Hawaii State Department of Education (such as the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment provided by the Education Testing Service), at least 48 baccalaureate‑level semester credits from an accredited institution which included 3 credits in mathematics and 3 credits in English, or an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Experience Requirements

Applicants must have the kind, quality, and amount of experience described below:

• Educational Assistant I: 0 years general experience, 0 specialized experience.
• Educational Assistant II: 1 year general experience, 0 specialized experience.
• Educational Assistant III: 1 year general experience, 1 year specialized experience.

General Experience: Paid or volunteer experience that involved direct interaction with people and demonstrated the ability to provide and elicit information, observe, evaluate and take action or report accurately on different situations. Examples include serving on school or community committees, advising youth groups, or participating in parent/teacher/student meetings and activities.

Specialized Experience: Work experience providing direct academic, personal, social, vocational development, or behavioral services to children, students, and/or individuals with disabilities, preferably in an educational setting supporting professional staff.

Driver's License Requirement

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

Lift and Carry Requirement

Some positions require the ability to lift and carry up to 65 pounds unassisted and/or up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Substitutions Allowed

• Possession of a Child Development Associate credential, or completion of a related program from an accredited institution recognized by the Department or an approved community organization may substitute for one‑half (1/2) year of Specialized Experience.
• Successful completion of 15 baccalaureate‑level semester credits from an accredited institution recognized by the Department may substitute for one‑half (1/2) year of General Experience up to a maximum of one (1) year.
• Successful completion of 15 baccalaureate‑level semester credits in Education or closely related field from an accredited institution recognized by the Department may substitute for one‑half (1/2) year of Specialized Experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
• Possession of an associate degree from an accredited institution recognized by the Department may substitute for one (1) year of General Experience.
• Possession of an associate degree in Education or closely related field from an accredited institution recognized by the Department may substitute for all General and Specialized Experience.
• Possession of a bachelor degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Department may substitute for all General and Specialized Experience.
• For high school graduates from a Department school, each of the following may substitute for one (1) year of Specialized Experience up to a maximum of two (2) years: Completion of the Level 4 course in either the Teaching As a Profession (TAP) or Learning Support Professionals (LSP) program; possession of one (1) credit for relevant work‑based learning (internship, fieldwork, etc.) through the TAP or LSP programs; or Excess Specialized Experience may be substituted for the General Experience.

Quality of Experience

Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Benefits

• Holidays, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave: many employees enjoy paid holidays, personal leave, and sick leave during the school year.
• Health Insurance: State pays a portion of premiums for eligible employees.
• Group Life Insurance: state provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: employees may increase take‑home pay by having the State deduct health‑care premiums before payroll taxes.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: eligible employees can reduce taxes through a tax‑saving benefit program.
• Retirement Plan: State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): eligible employees may participate in a tax‑sheltered annuity program.
• Deferred Compensation: State offers a tax‑deferred retirement investment program.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: qualified employees may receive benefits.
• Social Security: State contributes to an employee's Social Security account.
• Workers' Compensation: benefits for medical expenses and partial wage support.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: employees may join a union; service fees apply unless the job is excluded.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of each month.