Educational Assistant I: Inclusive Learning Support

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Mililani Town (HI); On-site; USD 33,480 - 40,176; Full time

Job summary

The Hawaii State Department of Education in Mililani Town seeks Educational Assistant III to support teachers with instructional activities, tutor students as directed, observe and report on progress, and assist with social, vocational, and daily living instruction for students with disabilities.

Educational Assistant I–III positions are available; a high school diploma or equivalent is required, with options including ParaPro/ParaPathways or college credits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with listed options.
• Exams/credentials or college credits requirement per listed options.
• Experience varies by level: EA I–III with required years.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs various academic instruction-related support activities, tutors students 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 to enable them to function as independently as possible. Observes and reports on progress, suggests modifications.
• Independently performs assigned counseling support activities. Develops rapport, encourages expression of problems, observes and reports progress, carries out pre-approved activities that 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 or improve speech sounds as instructed by the speech pathologist. May receive training related to common speech/language disorders.

Skills

Tutoring

Progress observation

Counseling support

Speech articulation support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ParaPro / ParaPathways assessment

48 credits with math and English

Associate degree or higher

Job description

The Hawaii State Department of Education in Mililani Town seeks Educational Assistant III to support teachers with instructional activities, tutor students as directed, observe and report on progress, and assist with social, vocational, and daily living instruction for students with disabilities.

Educational Assistant I–III positions are available; a high school diploma or equivalent is required, with options including ParaPro/ParaPathways or college credits.