Educational Assistant I, II, III - Kaala Elementary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Wahiawa (HI); On-site; USD 33,692 - 39,361; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Health insurance contribution

Group life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Additional incentives

Job summary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking Educational Assistant III–I–II positions at an unspecified location. The role involves tutoring, supporting instruction for students with disabilities, and reporting progress to educators.

Responsibilities include delivering social, vocational, and daily living instruction, counseling to promote self‑concept and social skills, and providing articulation reinforcement under a speech pathologist's guidance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus approved exam or credits or degree.
• Substitutions may apply for required experience with CDA, credits, or degree.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs academic and instruction-related support activities and tutors students.
• Provides social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities and reports progress.
• Performs counseling support activities and promotes self-concept and social skills.
• Delivers articulation reinforcement lessons under guidance of a speech pathologist.

Education

ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment

48 baccalaureate-level credits (3 math, 3 English)

Associate degree or higher

Substitutions: CDA credential, 15 bachelor credits, or associate/degree in education

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.