Educational Assistant , II, III - Koloa Elementary
Job in
Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96814, USA
Listing for:
Hawaii State Department of Education
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-06
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Education Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 3019 USD Monthly
USD
3019.00
MONTH
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Educational Assistant I, II, III - Koloa Elementary
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
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
Applicants must meet the following experience criteria for the desired level:
Educational Assistant I: 0 years general experience, 0 years specialized experience.Educational Assistant II: 1 year general experience, 0 years specialized experience.Educational Assistant III: 1 year general experience, 1 year specialized experience.General
Experience:
Paid or volunteer experience directly interacting with people and demonstrating the ability to provide and elicit information, observe, evaluate, and take action or report accurately on different situations. Examples include serving on school or community committees, advising youth groups, or participating in parent/teacher/student meetings and activities.
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 supporting professional staff.
Additional Requirements
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 and/or lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Substitution Options
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 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 through the TAP or LSP programs.
Excess specialized experience may be substituted for general experience.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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