Educational Assistant,II,III - Aiea Intermediate Job Aiea area,Hawaii USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Educational Assistant I, II, III - Aiea Intermediate

Introduction

This posting is being used to fill various Educational Assistant positions at the specified location. The authorized level of these positions is Educational Assistant III. Applications are being accepted down to Educational Assistant I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary Range

Educational Assistant I, SR-10: $3,019.78 per month
Educational Assistant II, SR-12: $3,260.76 per month
Educational Assistant III, SR-14: $3,526.98 per month

Responsibilities

Independently perform various academic and instruction‑related support activities, tutor students in a specified aspect of knowledge as directed by the teacher, and observe and report on student progress and difficulties.

Independently provide social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities in a school and/or community setting to enable them to function as independently as possible. Observe and report on student progress and difficulties and make suggestions to modify techniques and tasks based on prior experience.

Independently perform assigned counseling support activities. Develop rapport with students, encourage them to express their problems, observe and report on student progress and difficulties, and carry out pre‑approved activities with students that promote a healthy self‑concept, develop social skills, and help provide early identification of special needs.

Independently provide articulation reinforcement lessons and repetitive drills to correct or improve speech sounds as instructed and guided by the speech pathologist. May receive training related to common speech/language disorders and the methods and techniques used in speech therapy to correct them.

Education Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent and successful completion of an examination approved by the Hawaii State Department of Education (e.g., Para Pro or Para Pathways Assessment provided by the Education Testing Service).

At least 48 baccalaureate‑level semester credits from an accredited institution, including 3 credits in mathematics and 3 credits in English.

An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Experience Requirements

Educational Assistant I: General Experience 0 years;
Specialized Experience 0 years.
Educational Assistant II: General Experience 1 year;
Specialized Experience 0 years.
Educational Assistant III: General Experience 1 year;
Specialized Experience 1 year.

General Experience

Paid or volunteer experience which involved direct interaction with people and demonstrated the ability to provide and elicit information, observe, evaluate, and take action or report accurately on different situations. Examples include serving on school or community committees, advising youth groups, or participating in parent/teacher/student meetings and activities.

Specialized Experience

Work experience providing direct academic, personal, social, vocational development, or behavioral services to children, students, and/or individuals with disabilities, preferably in an educational setting supporting professional staff.

Driver's License Requirement

Some positions require possession of a current, valid driver's license.

Lift and Carry Requirement

Some positions require the ability to lift and carry up to 65 pounds unassisted and/or lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Substitutions Allowed

Possession of a Child Development Associate credential, or completion of a related program from an accredited institution recognized by the Department or an approved community organization may substitute for one‑half year of Specialized Experience.

Successful completion of 15 baccalaureate‑level semester credits from an accredited institution may substitute for one‑half year of General Experience up to a maximum of one year.

Successful completion of 15 baccalaureate‑level semester credits in Education or closely related field may substitute for one‑half year of Specialized Experience up to a maximum of two years.

Possession of an associate degree from an accredited institution may substitute for one year of General Experience.

Possession of an associate degree in Education or closely related field may substitute for all…

Educational Assistant , II, III - Aiea Intermediate