Educational Assistant I–III: Tutor & Student Support

Hawaii State Department of Education; Waimanalo (HI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawaii State Department of Education is hiring Educational Assistants to provide paraprofessional support in classrooms and related settings at Waimanalo. Positions range up to Educational Assistant III (SR-14) with duties ranging from instructional support to counseling and speech reinforcement, under teacher supervision.

Applicants may qualify with a high school diploma or equivalent plus approved substitutions such as ParaPro/ParaPathways, college credits, or higher degrees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with any of the listed substitutions.
• ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment may substitute for one half year of Specialized Experience.
• Minimum 48 college credits with 3 credits in mathematics and English.
• Associate degree or higher may substitute for all or part of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs various academic and instruction-related support activities and tutors students as directed.
• Independently provides social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities in school or community settings.
• Independently performs counseling support activities, develops rapport, and supports self-concept and social skills.
• Independently provides articulation reinforcement lessons and drills under guidance of a speech pathologist.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ParaPro / ParaPathways assessment

48 college credits including math & English

Associate degree or higher

Job description

The Hawaii State Department of Education is hiring Educational Assistants to provide paraprofessional support in classrooms and related settings at Waimanalo. Positions range up to Educational Assistant III (SR-14) with duties ranging from instructional support to counseling and speech reinforcement, under teacher supervision.

Applicants may qualify with a high school diploma or equivalent plus approved substitutions such as ParaPro/ParaPathways, college credits, or higher degrees.