Educational Assistant I, II, III - Kohala High

About the Position

This posting is for multiple Educational Assistant positions, level Educational Assistant III. Positions at levels I and II may also be considered when recruiting difficulties arise.

• 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 perform various academic, instruction‑related support activities, tutor students as directed by the teacher, and observe and report on student progress and difficulties.
• Provide social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities in school or community settings, observe and report on progress, and suggest modifications.
• Perform assigned counseling support activities, develop rapport with students, encourage them to express problems, observe and report progress, and carry out pre‑approved activities promoting a healthy self‑concept and social skills.
• Provide articulation reinforcement lessons and repetitive drills to correct or improve speech sounds as instructed by a speech pathologist; may receive training related to common speech/language disorders.

Graduation from high school or equivalent and meet one of the following qualification criteria:

• Successful completion of an examination approved by the Hawaii State Department of Education, 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 – 0 years general, 0 years specialized.
• Educational Assistant II – 1 year general, 0 years specialized.
• Educational Assistant III – 1 year general, 1 year specialized.

One year of experience is defined as one school year (~180 instructional days). General experience involves direct interaction; specialized experience involves direct academic, personal, social, vocational development or behavioral services with students.

Driver's license: a current, valid driver's license may be required for some positions.

Lift and carry: some positions require the ability to lift and carry up to 65 pounds unassisted or up to 100 pounds with assistance.

• Child Development Associate credential or completion of a related program may substitute for one‑half year of specialized experience.
• Fifteen baccalaureate‑level semester credits may substitute for half year of general experience up to 1 year.
• Fifteen baccalaureate‑level semester credits in Education or closely related field may substitute for half year of specialized experience up to 2 years.
• An associate degree may substitute for 1 year of general or all general and specialized experience.
• A bachelor degree or higher may substitute for all general and specialized experience.
• High school graduates may substitute for specialized experience up to 2 years based on TAP or LSP program courses.

Applicants must demonstrate scope and level of responsibility to perform duties; experience alone is insufficient.

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, or National Guard participation, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.