Educational Assistant III - Student Support & Inclusion

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Holidays and Leave Benefits

Union & Collective Bargaining

Job summary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education seeks Educational Assistant III to support teachers and students at the designated Hawaii location. Positions may be filled at the Educational Assistant I or II levels if recruiting needs arise.

Paraprofessional support, speech-related activities, and social/vocational instruction are part of the role, under supervision. Excellent teamwork and adaptability in a school setting are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with ParaPro or ParaPathways options.
• At least 48 credits including 3 English and 3 Math.
• An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraprofessional instructional support and report student progress.
• Provide social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities.
• Provide counseling support, build rapport, and carry out suitable activities.
• Deliver articulation reinforcement drills under supervision from the teacher/speech pathologist.

Skills

Paraprofessional support

Speech therapy support

Teacher collaboration

Education

ParaPro/ParaPathways

48 credits incl English & Math

AA/AS degree

Job description

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education seeks Educational Assistant III to support teachers and students at the designated Hawaii location. Positions may be filled at the Educational Assistant I or II levels if recruiting needs arise.

Paraprofessional support, speech-related activities, and social/vocational instruction are part of the role, under supervision. Excellent teamwork and adaptability in a school setting are essential.