Educational Assistant , II, III - Maili Elementary

Overview

Description:

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

• 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

• 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 which 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/improve speech sounds as instructed and guided by the speech pathologist. May receive training related to common speech/language disorders and problems and the methods and techniques used in speech therapy to correct them.

Education Requirements
:
Graduation from high school or equivalent and one of the following, as described by the Federal Government's No Child Left Behind Act of 2001:

• 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, which included 3 credits in mathematics and 3 credits in English.
• An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Department.

Experience Requirements
:
Except for substitutions described, applicants must have the described experience.

• 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

• One (1) year of experience is defined as a school year, approximately 180 instructional days in Hawaii.

General

Experience:

Paid or volunteer experience involving direct interaction with people and the ability to observe, evaluate, and report on situations.

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.

• Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a current, valid drivers license.
• Lift and Carry: Some positions require the ability to lift and carry up to 65 pounds and/or up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Substitutions Allowed: See substitutions list below.

• Possession of a Child Development Associate credential, or completion of a related program, may substitute for 0.5 year of Specialized Experience.
• Various educational substitutions may substitute for General or Specialized Experience as described.
• Higher degrees may substitute for all General and Specialized Experience.
• Other listed substitutions for high school graduates related to TAP/LSP programs may apply.

Possession of the required years of experience will not by itself qualify; the overall experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time…