Educational Assistant I, II, III - Likelike Elementary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 36,237 - 42,324; Full time

Job summary

The Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking Educational Assistants (Educational Assistant III, with I and II as needed) to support students with disabilities and assist with instructional tasks at an unspecified Hawaii location.

Responsibilities include tutoring, reporting progress to teachers, providing social, vocational and daily living instruction, counseling to promote self‑concept and social skills, and delivering articulation reinforcement drills under a speech pathologist's

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with ParaPro/ParaPathways or 48 college credits or an associate degree.
• Substitutions: CDA, 15 bachelor credits, or an associate/education degree can substitute for experience.
• Paid or volunteer experience with direct interaction with students is required or demonstrated.

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.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment

48 college credits (3 in math, 3 in English) or associate degree or higher

Substitution options for experience: CDA / 15 bachelor credits / associate or education degree

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.