Educational Assistant,II,III - Kau & Pahala Elementary Job Pahala Hawaii USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Educational Assistant I, II, III - Kau High & Pahala Elementary
Location: Pahala

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 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

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

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.

Additional Requirements

Possession of a current, valid driver’s license (some positions require).
Ability to lift and carry up to 65 pounds unassisted and/or up to 100 pounds with assistance (some positions require).

Substitutions Allowed

Possession of a Child Development Associate credential or completion of a related program from an accredited institution may substitute for one‑half year of Specialized Experience.

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

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

Possession of an associate degree in Education or a closely related field may substitute for all General and Specialized Experience.

Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher may substitute for all General and Specialized Experience.

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

Completion of the Level 4 course in either the Teaching As a Profession (TAP) or Learning Support Professionals (LSP) program.
Possession of one 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.

Quality of Experience

Possession of the required number of years of experience will not, by itself, be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

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Educational Assistant , II, III - Kau & Pahala Elementary