Educational Assistant: Student Support & Instruction

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

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks Educational Assistants at the Wailuku location to provide paraprofessional support across instructional, social and counseling activities. The posting notes multiple entry points (Educational Assistant I–III) with stated salary levels for each SR class and emphasizes independent, student-focused assistance in classroom and community settings.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with one of several DOE-approved options, such as

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with one of the education options described.
• Experience in education settings or substitute qualifications may apply.
• Meets Hawaii DOE requirements for ParaPro/ParaPathways or related credits.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs academic and instructional support activities and tutors students as directed.
• Provides social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities.
• Delivers counseling support activities and develops rapport with students.
• Provides articulation reinforcement lessons under speech pathologist guidance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

ParaPro/ParaPathways assessment

48 credits including math & English

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks Educational Assistants at the Wailuku location to provide paraprofessional support across instructional, social and counseling activities. The posting notes multiple entry points (Educational Assistant I–III) with stated salary levels for each SR class and emphasizes independent, student-focused assistance in classroom and community settings.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with one of several DOE-approved options, such as