Paraeducator & Student Support Specialist

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

Job summary

Hawaii Department of Education is filling Educational Assistant positions at the Kailua site. The job’s authorized level spans Educational Assistant I–III, with corresponding salary steps and duties designed for paraprofessional support to teachers and students.

Roles include tutoring, social and daily living instruction for students with disabilities, and speech articulation reinforcement under a speech pathologist. A valid combination of education and experience is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and one of the listed options (ParaPro/ParaPathways, 48 credits with math/english, or an associate degree) to qualify.
• Substitutions allow higher degrees or credits to count toward experience requirements.
• Education options align with Hawaii DOE standards for Educational Assistant I–III.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraprofessional support in instruction and tutoring as directed by the teacher.
• Support social, vocational, and daily living skills for students with disabilities in school or community settings.
• Assist with counseling support, build rapport, and promote healthy self-concept and social skills.
• Provide articulation reinforcement lessons and drills under speech pathologist guidance.

Skills

Paraprofessional support

Observation and reporting

Student support

Counseling assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ParaPro/ParaPathways assessment or equivalent

48 college credits with math and English

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Hawaii Department of Education is filling Educational Assistant positions at the Kailua site. The job’s authorized level spans Educational Assistant I–III, with corresponding salary steps and duties designed for paraprofessional support to teachers and students.

Roles include tutoring, social and daily living instruction for students with disabilities, and speech articulation reinforcement under a speech pathologist. A valid combination of education and experience is required.