Student Support & Instruction Assistant

Hawaii State Department of Education; Lihue, Honolulu (HI, HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks Educational Assistants to provide paraprofessional support in classrooms and community settings. Responsibilities include tutoring, social and daily living instruction for students with disabilities, counseling activities, and speech reinforcement under the guidance of licensed staff.

Education requirements include ParaPro/ParaPathways certification, at least 48 college credits with math and English, and an associate degree or higher.

Qualifications

• ParaPro or ParaPathways examination approved by the Hawaii DOE.
• Minimum 48 college credits including 3 in mathematics and 3 in English.
• An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraprofessional support and tutoring as directed by teachers.
• Deliver social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities.
• Engage in counseling activities to support students' social and emotional development.
• Provide articulation reinforcement and assist with speech-related activities under a speech pathologist guidance.

Skills

Paraprofessional support

Tutoring

Counseling support

Speech therapy techniques

Student progress observation

Education

ParaPro/ParaPathways

48 credits incl math & English

AA or higher degree

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks Educational Assistants to provide paraprofessional support in classrooms and community settings. Responsibilities include tutoring, social and daily living instruction for students with disabilities, counseling activities, and speech reinforcement under the guidance of licensed staff.

Education requirements include ParaPro/ParaPathways certification, at least 48 college credits with math and English, and an associate degree or higher.