Educational Assistant: Tutor, Counseling & Student Support

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

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks Educational Assistants at SR-10 to SR-14 levels to provide paraprofessional support in classrooms and community settings. Positions cover instructional, social, vocational, daily living, counseling, and speech-related assistance to students with disabilities under teacher guidance.

Applicants must meet the Hawaii DOE education options, including appropriate credentials or credits, and demonstrate ability to work with diverse learners in a school

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with one of the listed options.
• Requires ParaPro/ParaPathways or 48 credits with math/english or an associate degree.
• Education requirements must be met as described by Hawaii DOE.

Responsibilities

• Independently supports instruction and tutors students as directed by the teacher.
• Provides social, vocational and daily living instruction to students with disabilities.
• Provides counseling support and helps develop healthy self-concept and social skills.
• Performs articulation reinforcement lessons and basic speech therapy-related activities as guided.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (plus options)

ParaPro or ParaPathways assessment allowed

48 bachelor-level credits including 3 math and 3 English

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks Educational Assistants at SR-10 to SR-14 levels to provide paraprofessional support in classrooms and community settings. Positions cover instructional, social, vocational, daily living, counseling, and speech-related assistance to students with disabilities under teacher guidance.

Applicants must meet the Hawaii DOE education options, including appropriate credentials or credits, and demonstrate ability to work with diverse learners in a school