Educational Assistant,II,III - Waikoloa Elementary and Middle Job Waikoloa area,Hawaii USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Educational Assistant I, II, III - Waikoloa Elementary and Middle

Position Overview

Educational Assistants provide paraprofessional support in various ways, assisting students with academic, instructional, social, vocational, and daily living skills, and supporting teachers and other staff.

Responsibilities

Independently perform academic, instruction-related tasks, tutor students, observe, and report on progress.

Provide social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities to promote independent functioning, observe, report, and suggest modifications.

Perform counseling support activities, develop rapport, encourage student expression, observe and report progress, and carry out approved activities that promote self‑concept, social skills, and early identification of special needs.

Deliver articulation reinforcement lessons and drills to improve speech sounds, guided by a speech pathologist; may receive training in speech/language disorders.

Education Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Successful completion of an approved examination (Para Pro or Para Pathways).
At least 48 baccalaureate‑level semester credits, including 3 in mathematics and 3 in English.
An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Experience Requirements

Educational Assistant I – 0 years general & 0 years specialized experience.
Educational Assistant II – 1 year general & 0 years specialized experience.
Educational Assistant III – 1 year general & 1 year specialized experience.

Substitution Options (if applicable)

Child Development Associate credential or related program: ½ year of specialized experience.
15 baccalaureate‑level credits: ½ year of general experience up to 1 year.
15 credits in Education or related field: ½ year of specialized experience up to 2 years.
Associate degree: 1 year of general experience; associate degree in

Education:

all general and specialized experience.
Bachelor degree or higher: all general and specialized experience.
High school graduates from a Department school – specific TAP/LSP program courses or credits: up to 2 years of specialized experience.
Excess specialized experience may be substituted for general experience.

Other Requirements

Driver’s License:
Some positions require possession of a current, valid driver’s license.
Lift and Carry:
Ability to lift up to 65 pounds unassisted and/or up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Salary

Educational Assistant I: $3,019.78 per month;
Educational Assistant II: $3,260.76 per month;
Educational Assistant III: $3,526.98 per month. Salary based on full‑time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials.

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Educational Assistant , II, III - Waikoloa Elementary and Middle