Educational Assistant: Inspire Student Growth & Support

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

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education in Honolulu is filling Educational Assistant III positions to support teachers, with opportunities also for Educational Assistant I and II if recruitment is challenging.

The role requires working with students with disabilities, providing instructional and behavioral support, coordinating with speech pathology, and reporting on student progress. Salary is set for SR-14 level with related benefits.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent with required credits or degree substitutions.
• Successful completion of ParaPro or ParaPathways, or 48 credits including math/English.
• Associate degree or higher accepted by the Department.

Responsibilities

• Independently supports instruction, tutors students, and reports on progress.
• Provides social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities in school/community settings.
• Provides counseling support, builds rapport, observes progress, and carries out pre‑approved activities.
• Provides articulation reinforcement and speech therapy drills under supervision.

Skills

Tutoring

Counseling

Observation

Speech reinforcement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (with credits)

ParaPro or ParaPathways/ETS exam

Associate degree or higher

48 credits including math and English

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education in Honolulu is filling Educational Assistant III positions to support teachers, with opportunities also for Educational Assistant I and II if recruitment is challenging.

The role requires working with students with disabilities, providing instructional and behavioral support, coordinating with speech pathology, and reporting on student progress. Salary is set for SR-14 level with related benefits.