Educational Support Specialist (Paraprofessional)

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

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education is posting Educational Assistant positions at the Kailua location. Positions range from Educational Assistant I to III, with corresponding SR-10 to SR-14 salary bands in monthly payments.

Responsibilities include academic support, social/vocational instruction for students with disabilities, counseling support, and speech articulation reinforcement under supervision of licensed staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with one of the listed options.
• ParaPro or ParaPathways assessment or 48 credits with 3 math and 3 English.
• Associate degree or higher recognized by the Department.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs academic, instruction-related support activities and tutors as directed by the teacher.
• Provides social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities.
• Provides counseling support, develops rapport, and promotes healthy self-concept.
• Delivers articulation reinforcement lessons and speech drills as guided by the speech pathologist.

Skills

Observation reporting

Paraprofessional support

Communication with teachers

Education

ParaPro / ParaPathways

48 college credits (3 math + 3 English)

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education is posting Educational Assistant positions at the Kailua location. Positions range from Educational Assistant I to III, with corresponding SR-10 to SR-14 salary bands in monthly payments.

Responsibilities include academic support, social/vocational instruction for students with disabilities, counseling support, and speech articulation reinforcement under supervision of licensed staff.