Educational Support Specialist for Student Growth

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

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education in Waialua is seeking Educational Assistants at I–III level to support teachers and students with disabilities. The positions offer incremental salary steps from SR-10 to SR-14 based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities include instructional support, social and daily living instruction, counseling activities, and speech articulation reinforcement under guidance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with one of the listed options (ParaPro/ParaPathways, 48 credits incl. math/english, or an associate degree).
• Substitutions and alternative education paths are described in the Hawaii DOE posting.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs academic and instruction‑related support activities and tutors students as directed by the teacher.
• Provides social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities in school or community settings.
• Carries out counseling support activities, develops rapport, and reports on student progress.
• Delivers articulation reinforcement and speech‑therapy related drills under direction of a speech pathologist.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with required credits/credentials

Associate degree or higher

ParaPro or ParaPathways exam or 48 credits in math/English

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education in Waialua is seeking Educational Assistants at I–III level to support teachers and students with disabilities. The positions offer incremental salary steps from SR-10 to SR-14 based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities include instructional support, social and daily living instruction, counseling activities, and speech articulation reinforcement under guidance.