Educational Assistant: Tutor, Counsel & Enable Student Growth

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

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education is posting Educational Assistant III positions at Puʻunene, Maui, to support teachers with paraprofessional duties including tutoring, social and daily living instruction, and speech articulation reinforcement. Educational Assistant I and II levels are also available.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with substitutions such as ParaPro/ParaPathways, 48 college credits with math and English, or an associate/bachelor degree.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or demonstrated by substituted credentials.
• ParaPro or ParaPathways assessment acceptable per Hawaii DOE guidelines.
• At least 48 college credits including 3 math and 3 English credits; or an associate/bachelor degree as substitute.
• Substitutions allow degrees or credentials to replace parts of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently provides instruction-related support and tutors students under teacher direction.
• Provides social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities in school or community settings.
• Offers counseling support to students, fosters healthy self-concept, and notes student progress and difficulties.
• Performs articulation reinforcement drills and supports speech pathologist as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Tutoring

Observation and reporting

Counseling support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ParaPro or ParaPathways exam

48 college credits (math & English)

Associate degree or higher

Bachelor degree substituting for experience

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education is posting Educational Assistant III positions at Puʻunene, Maui, to support teachers with paraprofessional duties including tutoring, social and daily living instruction, and speech articulation reinforcement. Educational Assistant I and II levels are also available.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with substitutions such as ParaPro/ParaPathways, 48 college credits with math and English, or an associate/bachelor degree.