Paraprofessional Education Support Specialist

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

Job summary

The Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking Educational Assistants to provide paraprofessional support across classroom and community settings. Positions range from Educational Assistant I to III, with responsibilities across instructional support, social and daily living instruction, and counseling-related activities under supervision.

Required qualifications include ParaPro/ParaPathways examination, at least 48 college credits with math and English, and an associate degree or higher.

Qualifications

• ParaPro or ParaPathways exam required.
• At least 48 baccalaureate credits with 3 in math and 3 in English.
• An associate degree or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Independently provides academic/instructional support as directed by the teacher.
• Provides social, vocational and daily living instruction to students with disabilities.
• Provides articulation reinforcement and speech-drill support as guided by a speech pathologist.
• Performs counseling support activities to promote healthy self-concept and social skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Observation & reporting

Counseling support

Education

Associate degree or higher

ParaPro/ParaPathways exam

Job description

The Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking Educational Assistants to provide paraprofessional support across classroom and community settings. Positions range from Educational Assistant I to III, with responsibilities across instructional support, social and daily living instruction, and counseling-related activities under supervision.

Required qualifications include ParaPro/ParaPathways examination, at least 48 college credits with math and English, and an associate degree or higher.