Educational Assistant - Tutor & Student Support (I–III)

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking Educational Assistants at various levels to provide paraprofessional support in classrooms. Positions are offered at the Educational Assistant III level, with eligibility to hire at the Educational Assistant I stage during recruiting difficulties.

The role involves one-on-one and group instructional support, including assisting students with disabilities and speech articulation work under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ParaPro or ParaPathways exam approved by the Hawaii State Department of Education.
• At least 48 baccalaureate-level credits including 3 in mathematics and 3 in English.
• An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Independently provides academic and instructional support to students as directed by teachers.
• Supports students with disabilities in school or community settings to promote independence.
• Provides counseling support, builds rapport, and reports on student progress.
• Provides articulation reinforcement lessons and drills for speech sounds under guidance of a speech pathologist.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

ParaPro or ParaPathways assessment

48 college credits (math 3, English 3)

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking Educational Assistants at various levels to provide paraprofessional support in classrooms. Positions are offered at the Educational Assistant III level, with eligibility to hire at the Educational Assistant I stage during recruiting difficulties.

The role involves one-on-one and group instructional support, including assisting students with disabilities and speech articulation work under supervision.