Educational Assistant: Tutoring and Student Support

Hawaii State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks Educational Assistants to provide paraprofessional support in classrooms, under the supervision of licensed teachers. Responsibilities include tutoring, observing student progress and assisting in various instructional activities.

Cactual requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent with options such as ParaPro/ParaPathways or 48 college credits, plus possible substitutes like an associate or higher degree.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; options include passing a state assessment (ParaPro/ParaPathways) or earning 48 college credits with math and English.
• Alternative: an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Other substitutions allow for related credentials or degrees to meet experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraprofessional support in instructional activities and tutor students as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with social, vocational and daily living instruction for students with disabilities.
• Support counseling activities and help develop healthy self-concepts and social skills.
• Provide articulation reinforcement and drills to support speech therapy as directed by the speech pathologist.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Observation and reporting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment

48 college credits (math + English)

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks Educational Assistants to provide paraprofessional support in classrooms, under the supervision of licensed teachers. Responsibilities include tutoring, observing student progress and assisting in various instructional activities.

Cactual requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent with options such as ParaPro/ParaPathways or 48 college credits, plus possible substitutes like an associate or higher degree.