Educational Assistant: Tutoring, Counseling & Speech Support

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

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks Educational Assistants I-III to provide paraprofessional support across instructional, social, and counseling functions in Hawaii schools. The role includes direct student interaction, progress reporting, and collaboration with teachers to implement instructional strategies.

Positions require appropriate education credentials and adherence to district requirements, with mandates for experience in supporting students with disabilities and diverse

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with one of the approved pathways.
• Education/experience substitutions allowed by the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraprofessional instructional support and report on student progress.
• Deliver social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities.
• Assist with articulation reinforcement, speech therapy support, and related activities as directed.
• Offer counseling support to students and help develop a healthy self-concept.

Education

ParaPro/ParaPathways exam or equivalent

48 undergraduate credits (math + English)

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks Educational Assistants I-III to provide paraprofessional support across instructional, social, and counseling functions in Hawaii schools. The role includes direct student interaction, progress reporting, and collaboration with teachers to implement instructional strategies.

Positions require appropriate education credentials and adherence to district requirements, with mandates for experience in supporting students with disabilities and diverse