Educational Assistant I, II, III - Kapaa Middle

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Kapaa (HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Group life insurance

Paid leave including holidays and sick leave

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking candidates for various Educational Assistant positions in Kapaa, Hawaii. The role involves supporting students academically and socially, providing assistance for students with disabilities, and fostering a positive learning environment. Candidates must meet specific educational and experience qualifications. Salary ranges from $3,019.78 to $3,526.98 per month depending on the level of the position. Benefits include health insurance and retirement plan contributions.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry up to 65 pounds unassisted.
• Direct interaction with students, providing support and instruction.
• Experience in an educational setting supporting professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students and observe/report on student progress.
• Provide social and vocational instruction to students with disabilities.
• Assist in counseling support activities with students.

Education

Graduation from high school or equivalent

Completion of examination (e.g., ParaPro)

48 baccalaureate-level semester credits

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Position Overview

This posting is 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 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 (e.g., ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment via ETS); at least 48 baccalaureate‑level semester credits from an accredited institution, including 3 credits in mathematics and 3 credits in English; or an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Experience Requirements

• Educational Assistant I: 0 years general and 0 years specialized experience.
• Educational Assistant II: 1 year general, 0 years specialized experience.
• Educational Assistant III: 1 year general, 1 year specialized experience.
• General Experience: Paid or volunteer experience involving direct interaction with people, demonstrating the ability to provide and elicit information, observe, evaluate, and take action or report accurately on different situations.
• Specialized Experience: 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.

Lift and Carry Requirement

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

Substitutions Allowed

• Possession of a Child Development Associate credential, or completion of a related accredited program, may substitute for one‑half year of Specialized Experience.
• 15 baccalaureate‑level semester credits from an accredited institution may substitute for one‑half year of General Experience up to a maximum of one year.
• 15 baccalaureate‑level semester credits in Education or closely related field may substitute for one‑half year of Specialized Experience up to a maximum of two years.
• Associate degree from an accredited institution may substitute for one year of General Experience.
• Associate degree in Education or closely related field may substitute for all General and Specialized Experience.
• Higher degrees (bachelor or above) may substitute for all General and Specialized Experience.
• High school graduates from a Department school may substitute up to two years of Specialized Experience for certain certifications such as Level 4 TAP or LSP courses.

Benefits

• Holidays, personal leave, and sick leave (subject to collective bargaining agreement).
• Health insurance (state pays part of premiums for eligible employees).
• Group life insurance (free policy for employees and retirees).
• Premium conversion plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan contributions, and tax‑shelter annuity options.
• Deferred compensation program, temporary disability insurance, social security contributions, workers’ compensation.
• Union and collective bargaining representation for eligible employees.

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.