Learning Support Specialist

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

Job summary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is posting Educational Assistant positions at the specified location in ʻEleʻele. The authorized level is Educational Assistant III; EA I or II may be hired if recruitment is difficult.

The role involves tutoring, social and daily living instruction for students with disabilities, counseling support, and speech-articulation practice under supervision. Positions require passing the ParaPro/ParaPathways or equivalent credits and may require a driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and one of the listed options.
• General Experience: EA I 0 years, EA II 1 year, EA III 1 year.
• Specialized Experience: EA II 0, EA III 1.
• One year = ~180 instructional days in Hawaii.
• Driver's license may be required.
• Lift/carry up to 65–100 lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Independently supports students with academics, tutors as directed, and reports progress.
• Provides social, vocational and daily living instruction to students with disabilities in school or community settings.
• Provides counseling support, builds rapport and carries out activities to develop self-concept and social skills.
• Delivers articulation reinforcement lessons under guidance of a speech pathologist.

Education

ParaPro or ParaPathways

48 credits incl. Math & English

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is posting Educational Assistant positions at the specified location in ʻEleʻele. The authorized level is Educational Assistant III; EA I or II may be hired if recruitment is difficult.

The role involves tutoring, social and daily living instruction for students with disabilities, counseling support, and speech-articulation practice under supervision. Positions require passing the ParaPro/ParaPathways or equivalent credits and may require a driver’s license.