Educational Assistant I, II, III - Kahuku Elementary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Kahuku (HI); On-site; USD 33,700 - 39,361; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid personal leave

Holidays

Job summary

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking Educational Assistants at levels I, II, and III in Kahuku, Hawaii. The role involves supporting students academically, socially, and vocationally, especially those with disabilities, ensuring they achieve independence.

Competitive benefits and a supportive workplace make this an appealing opportunity for those looking to make a difference in education.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a ParaPro or ParaPathways assessment is needed.
• Experience varies based on Educational Assistant level.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support and tutoring as directed.
• Teach social, vocational, and daily living skills to students with disabilities.
• Conduct counseling support activities and develop rapport with students.
• Assist in speech therapy drills as instructed.

Skills

Tutoring students

Social and vocational instruction

Counseling support

Speech improvement assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

At least 48 baccalaureate-level semester credits or associate degree

Job description

These positions are for Educational Assistant III authorized level but applications are accepted down to Educational Assistant I.

Salary

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

Responsibilities

• 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 progress and suggests modifications to techniques and tasks.
• Independently performs assigned counseling support activities, develops rapport with students, encourages expression of problems, observes and reports on progress, and carries out pre‑approved activities that 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, and may receive training related to common speech/language disorders and the methods and techniques used in speech therapy.

Qualifications

• Graduated high school or equivalent and meet one of the following: successful completion of a ParaPro or ParaPathways assessment; at least 48 baccalaureate‑level semester credits with required credits; or an associate or higher degree.
• Experience requirements: Educational Assistant I – 0 years; Educational Assistant II – 1 year; Educational Assistant III – 1 year general and 1 year specialized experience.
• Driver’s license may be required for some positions.
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds, or lift up to 100 pounds with assistance for some positions.

Benefits

10‑month civil service and SSP employees enjoy competitive benefits including holidays, personal leave, health insurance, group life insurance, retirement plans, and more.

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, National Guard participation, and the same bases of discrimination for employment purposes.