Educational Assistant: Paraprofessional Support & Growth

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education in Hawaii location seeks Educational Assistants at the Educational Assistant III level with paraprofessional support duties across instructional, social, and behavioral areas. Positions may start at Educational Assistant I if recruitment difficulties occur.

Salary ranges are set by the state; duties include tutoring, reporting student progress, and assisting teachers with articulation and speech-related activities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• ParaPro/ParaPathways exam or 48 college credits including 3 math and 3 English.
• Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Educational Assistant II requires 1 year general experience; Educational Assistant III requires 1 year general and 1 year specialized experience.
• Substitutions allowed for education/experience as described by the Department.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs academic and instructional support activities as directed by the teacher.
• Tutors students in a specified area of knowledge and observes/report on progress.
• Provides social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities to promote independence.
• Provides articulation reinforcement lessons and drills under the guidance of a speech pathologist.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (with ParaPro/ParaPathways or 48 credits including 3 math and 3 English)

Job description

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education in Hawaii location seeks Educational Assistants at the Educational Assistant III level with paraprofessional support duties across instructional, social, and behavioral areas. Positions may start at Educational Assistant I if recruitment difficulties occur.

Salary ranges are set by the state; duties include tutoring, reporting student progress, and assisting teachers with articulation and speech-related activities.