Educational Assistant: Student Support & Development

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

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks Educational Assistants I-III to provide paraprofessional support in classrooms, tutoring students, and assisting teachers in instructional activities.

Candidates must meet the Education Requirements outlined by the department, including No Child Left Behind Act criteria or equivalent credentials. Positions may involve lifting requirements and may require a driver's license in some roles.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and one of the three education options.
• No Child Left Behind Act-compliant education alternatives as described by the department.
• Associate degree or higher may substitute for certain experience per rules.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform academic and instruction-related support activities as directed by the teacher.
• Provide social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities in school or community settings.
• Provide counseling support, develop rapport with students, and observe/report progress and needs.
• Deliver articulation reinforcement lessons and drills under the speech pathologist guidance.

Education

ParaPro/ParaPathways Assessment

48 credits incl. 3 math & 3 English

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks Educational Assistants I-III to provide paraprofessional support in classrooms, tutoring students, and assisting teachers in instructional activities.

Candidates must meet the Education Requirements outlined by the department, including No Child Left Behind Act criteria or equivalent credentials. Positions may involve lifting requirements and may require a driver's license in some roles.