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

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

Positions are being filled for Educational Assistant III (authorized level) and Educational Assistant I/II depending on hiring needs. All successful candidates will hold the highest warranted level.

Salary Range for each level:

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 performs various academic, instruction‑related support activities, tutors students in a specified aspect of knowledge as directed by the teacher, and observes and reports on student progress and difficulties.

Independently provides 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. Observes and reports on student progress and difficulties and makes suggestions to modify techniques and tasks based on prior experience.

Independently performs assigned counseling support activities. Develops rapport with students, encourages them to express their problems, observes and reports on student progress and difficulties, and carries out pre‑approved activities with students that promote a healthy self‑concept, develop social skills, and help provide early identification of special needs.

Independently provides 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

Successful completion of an examination approved by the Hawaii State Department of Education (Department), such as the Para Pro or Para Pathways Assessment provided by the Education Testing Service (ETS).

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

An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Department.

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.

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 (½) year of Specialized Experience.

Successful completion of 15 baccalaureate‑level semester credits from an accredited institution recognized by the Department may substitute for one‑half (½) year of General Experience, up to a maximum of one (1) year.

Successful completion of 15 baccalaureate‑level semester credits in Education or closely related field from an accredited institution recognized by the Department may substitute for one‑half (½) year of Specialized Experience, up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Possession of an associate degree from an accredited institution recognized by the Department may substitute for one (1) year of General Experience.

Possession of an associate degree in Education or closely related field from an accredited institution recognized by the Department may substitute for all General and Specialized Experience.

Possession of a bachelor degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Department may substitute for all General and Specialized Experience.

For high school graduates from a Department school, each of the following may substitute for one (1) year of Specialized Experience, up to a maximum of two (2) years:

Completion of the Level 4 course in either the Teaching As a Profession (TAP) or Learning Support Professionals (LSP) program.
Possession of one (1) credit for relevant work‑based learning (internship, fieldwork, etc.) through the TAP or LSP programs.

Excess Specialized Experience may be substituted for the General Experience.

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.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet all stated education and experience requirements for the level they apply for. The application process may include verification of temporary assignment experience through official reports or documentation as required by the department.

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Educational Assistant , II, III - Aiea Elementary