Educational Assistant I-III: Student Support & Tutoring

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education in Kapolei is posting Educational Assistant positions at various levels (Educational Assistant I–III). Positions start at Educational Assistant I with room to advance based on qualifications and experience.

The postings describe duties to support teachers, students with disabilities, and speech-related activities within school settings. Requirements include approved exams (ParaPro/ParaPathways), college credit minimums, and an associate degree or higher.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an examination approved by the Hawaii State Department of Education (e.g., ParaPro or ParaPathways).
• At least 48 Bachelor's-level credits from an accredited institution, including 3 credits in mathematics and 3 credits in English.
• An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Department.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs various academic and instruction-related support activities, tutors students, and observes/reports on progress.
• Provides social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities to enable independence, reports progress, and suggests technique modifications.
• Provides counseling support activities, builds rapport with students, notes progress, and conducts pre-approved activities to promote self-concept and social skills.
• Delivers articulation reinforcement lessons and drills to correct speech sounds as guided by a speech pathologist.

Education

Educational requirements

Job description

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education in Kapolei is posting Educational Assistant positions at various levels (Educational Assistant I–III). Positions start at Educational Assistant I with room to advance based on qualifications and experience.

The postings describe duties to support teachers, students with disabilities, and speech-related activities within school settings. Requirements include approved exams (ParaPro/ParaPathways), college credit minimums, and an associate degree or higher.