Educational Support Specialist (EA I–III)

Hawaii State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education is hiring Educational Assistants at various locations, including Honolulu. Positions range from Educational Assistant I to III with responsibilities in academic support, counseling, social and daily living instruction, and speech articulation reinforcement under supervision.

Requirements include high school graduation or equivalent and relevant credentials. Positions are full-time with salary scales shown for each level.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent with an approved option under NCLB.
• ParaPro or ParaPathways assessment completion qualifies.
• At least 48 college credits including 3 in math and 3 in English.
• An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform academic and instruction-related support activities as directed by the teacher; tutor students and report progress.
• Provide social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities in school or community settings.
• Conduct counseling support activities; develop rapport and promote healthy self-concepts and social skills.
• Provide articulation reinforcement lessons and drills under speech pathologist guidance; may receive related training.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent (No Child Left Behind criteria)

ParaPro or ParaPathways assessment (ETS)

48 baccalaureate credits including math and English

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education is hiring Educational Assistants at various locations, including Honolulu. Positions range from Educational Assistant I to III with responsibilities in academic support, counseling, social and daily living instruction, and speech articulation reinforcement under supervision.

Requirements include high school graduation or equivalent and relevant credentials. Positions are full-time with salary scales shown for each level.