Educational Support Specialist - Paraprofessional

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

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking Educational Assistants at the Educational Assistant III level for the Puʻunene location. Positions may recruit from Educational Assistant I if needed.

Salary ranges monthly from $3,019.78 to $3,526.98 depending on the level (I–III). Responsibilities include providing paraprofessional support in academic, social, and counseling areas as directed by teachers and specialists.

Qualifications

• Education requirements per Hawaii DOE No Child Left Behind Act: ParaPro or ParaPathways Exam or equivalent.
• At least 48 baccalaureate-level semester credits recognizing the Department with 3 credits in mathematics and 3 credits in English.
• An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Department.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs academic and instruction-related support activities directed by teacher and reports on student progress.
• Provides social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities in school or community settings.
• Provides counseling support, develops rapport with students, and conducts pre-approved activities to promote healthy self-concept and social skills.
• Provides articulation reinforcement lessons and drills to correct speech sounds as guided by speech pathologist.

Education

ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment (ETS)

48 college credits with 3 in Math and 3 in English

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking Educational Assistants at the Educational Assistant III level for the Puʻunene location. Positions may recruit from Educational Assistant I if needed.

Salary ranges monthly from $3,019.78 to $3,526.98 depending on the level (I–III). Responsibilities include providing paraprofessional support in academic, social, and counseling areas as directed by teachers and specialists.