Educational Assistant (I–III): Student Support & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Holidays and leave

Life insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is looking for Educational Assistants for various roles in Lihue, Hawaii. Positions involve providing academic support, social instruction, and assisting students with disabilities. Candidates should hold a high school diploma and have the ability to lift and carry students. Experience requirements vary by position, and benefits include health insurance, leave, and retirement contributions. This is an opportunity to contribute to the education of students in need.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and pass an approved examination.
• At least 1 year of experience for Educational Assistant II and III roles.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 65 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Support academic activities and tutor students.
• Provide instruction to students with disabilities.
• Assist in counseling and develop student rapport.
• Reinforce speech lessons as guided by a speech pathologist.

Skills

Tutoring students

Providing social instruction

Developing rapport with students

Lesson reinforcement and speech correction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an approved examination (ParaPro, etc.)

At least 48 semester credits

Associate degree or higher

Job description

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is looking for Educational Assistants for various roles in Lihue, Hawaii. Positions involve providing academic support, social instruction, and assisting students with disabilities. Candidates should hold a high school diploma and have the ability to lift and carry students. Experience requirements vary by position, and benefits include health insurance, leave, and retirement contributions. This is an opportunity to contribute to the education of students in need.