Educational Assistant , II, III - Hawaii District-East Special Education Special Services

Educational Assistant I, II, III - Hawaii District-East Special Education Special Services

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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 the 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

• Provide paraprofessional support in a classroom setting, performing a variety of academic and non-academic instructional tasks in accordance with established guidelines and resources.
• Provide paraprofessional support services to students with disabilities and assist teachers (special education and general education) in the delivery of educational and behavioral interventions. May independently provide instruction in academic, social, vocational, and daily living skills to students in school or community settings, adapting to student needs.
• Serve as a paraprofessional assistant in delivering counseling support services and activities for identified students. Participate as a member of the school support team and implement prescribed activities to reduce specific academic, behavioral, or social needs.

Basic Education Requirements
:
Applicants must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent AND one of the following minimum education requirements per federal and state guidelines:

• 48 semester credits (baccalaureate level) from an accredited institution; 3 credits in English and 3 credits in Mathematics.
• An Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree or higher with a minimum of 48 credits at the baccalaureate level.
• Successful completion of the Para Pro Assessment (ETS).

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

• 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 year of general or specialized experience is defined as approximately 180 school days or 38 weeks per year. General experience involves interaction with people and the ability to organize materials, maintain records, and describe observations. Specialized experience involves direct student contact, student management, use of instructional materials, and related tasks in an educational setting.

• Driver’s License:
  Some positions require a current, valid driver  license (if applicable).
• Lift/Carry:
  Some positions require the ability to lift up to 65 pounds and/or up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Substitutions of Education for
  
  Experience:
  
  See list of substitutions (e.g., degrees, certificates, or coursework) that may be credited toward experience requirements.

Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents submitted before and after certain dates may have different transfer rules; all submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Temporary Assignment details may apply, including verification of temporary assignment experience for minimum qualifications.

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability, and complies with applicable civil rights and equal opportunity laws.

• Holidays, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave as provided by applicable agreements.
• Health Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Retirement and other standard benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Tax Shelter Annuity, Deferred Compensation, and other programs as eligible.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Education and Training

Industries:
Primary and Secondary Education