Educational Support Specialist — Para-Professional

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

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking Educational Assistants to provide paraprofessional support across classrooms. Positions range from EA I to EA III, with duties including instructional support, tutoring, and social-skills coaching for students with disabilities.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with substitutions such as qualifying exams, college credits, or degrees as outlined by the Department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with one of the listed qualifications.
• Exam approved under No Child Left Behind, or 48 credits including 3 math and 3 English, or an associate degree or higher.
• Experience described under General and Specialized Experience sections is required.

Responsibilities

• Independently provides academic/instruction-related support as directed by the teacher.
• Provides social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities.
• Provides articulation reinforcement and drills to correct speech sounds under guidance of a speech pathologist.
• Carries out counseling-support activities and helps develop healthy self-concepts in students.

Skills

Paraprofessional support

Instructional support

Student tutoring

Education

High school diploma

No Child Left Behind exam or 48 college credits

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking Educational Assistants to provide paraprofessional support across classrooms. Positions range from EA I to EA III, with duties including instructional support, tutoring, and social-skills coaching for students with disabilities.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with substitutions such as qualifying exams, college credits, or degrees as outlined by the Department.