Educational Support Paraprofessional: Tutoring & Counseling

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

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks Educational Assistants to provide paraprofessional support in classrooms and community settings. Assist with academic tutoring, student progress reporting, and observe needs as directed by teachers.

Roles include social and daily living instruction for students with disabilities, counseling support to promote healthy self-concepts, and speech articulation reinforcement under a speech pathologist's guidance.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or equivalent with acceptable substitutions.
• Education options include ParaPro/ParaPathways assessment or college credits.
• Alternative: associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Substitutions may allow credit toward General or Specialized Experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraprofessional academic support and tutoring as directed by the teacher.
• Deliver social, vocational and daily living instruction to students with disabilities.
• Offer counseling support and help develop healthy self-concepts and social skills.
• Assist with articulation reinforcement lessons under the guidance of a speech pathologist.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ParaPro or ParaPathways assessment

48 college credits (3 math, 3 English)

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks Educational Assistants to provide paraprofessional support in classrooms and community settings. Assist with academic tutoring, student progress reporting, and observe needs as directed by teachers.

Roles include social and daily living instruction for students with disabilities, counseling support to promote healthy self-concepts, and speech articulation reinforcement under a speech pathologist's guidance.