Educational Assistant I, II, III - Hickam Elementary

Hawaii State Department of Education • Honolulu, HI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is being used to fill various Educational Assistant positions at Hickam Elementary. The authorized level is Educational Assistant III, but applications are accepted for Educational Assistant I in the event of recruiting difficulties. Educational Assistants provide paraprofessional support in academic, instructional, disability-related, counseling, or speech-language activities, as assigned. They work with students in school and/or community settings, observe and report on student progress and difficulties, and may suggest adjustments to techniques and tasks based on experience.

Salary ranges are $3,019.78 per month for Educational Assistant I (SR-10), $3,260.76 per month for Educational Assistant II (SR-12), and $3,526.98 per month for Educational Assistant III (SR-14). The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school-year differentials, if applicable.

The minimum education requirement is high school graduation or equivalent, plus one of the qualifying options specified under the Federal Government's No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: successful completion of a Hawaii State Department of Education-approved examination such as the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment; at least 48 baccalaureate-level semester credits from a Department-recognized accredited institution, including three credits each in mathematics and English; or an associate degree or higher from such an institution.

Experience requirements vary by level: Educational Assistant I requires no general or specialized experience; Educational Assistant II requires one year of general experience; and Educational Assistant III requires one year each of general and specialized experience. One year is approximately 180 Hawaii instructional days. Certain education, credentials, and program completions may substitute for experience as described in the posting. Some positions require a current, valid driver's license. Some positions require lifting and carrying up to 65 pounds, or up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent, plus one of the qualifying education or assessment options: a Department-approved examination such as ParaPro or ParaPathways; at least 48 baccalaureate-level semester credits including three credits in mathematics and three credits in English; or an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Department.
• Educational Assistant I: no general or specialized experience required.
• Educational Assistant II: one year of general experience involving direct interaction with people and the ability to provide and elicit information, observe and evaluate situations, and take action or report accurately.
• Educational Assistant III: one year of general experience and one year of specialized 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.
• Experience is calculated using full-time, 40-hour workweeks; part-time experience is prorated and hours exceeding 40 per week are not credited.
• Some positions require a current, valid driver's license.
• Some positions require the ability to lift and carry up to 65 pounds and/or up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Applicants must meet the requirements for the position sought as of the application date, unless otherwise specified; required education and experience may not be gained concurrently unless specifically indicated.
• If temporary-assignment experience is used to meet minimum qualifications, it must be verified and attached to the application through a TA history or equivalent report, a qualifying signed supervisor letter, or signed SF-10 forms.
• Applicants' overall experience must demonstrate the scope and level of responsibility needed to perform the duties; years of experience alone do not establish qualification.

Nice To Haves

• A Child Development Associate credential or completion of a related program from an accredited institution recognized by the Department or an approved community organization may substitute for one-half year of specialized experience.
• Completion of 15 baccalaureate-level semester credits may substitute for one-half year of general experience, up to one year.
• 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 two years.
• An associate degree from an accredited institution recognized by the Department may substitute for one year of general experience; an associate degree in Education or a closely related field may substitute for all general and specialized experience.
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Department may substitute for all general and specialized experience.
• For high school graduates from a Department school, completion of the Level 4 course in Teaching As a Profession (TAP) or Learning Support Professionals (LSP), or one credit for relevant work-based learning through TAP or LSP, may substitute for one year of specialized experience per qualification, up to two years.
• Excess specialized experience may be substituted for general experience.
• Availability for temporary positions may increase employment possibilities and could lead to permanent opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform academic and instruction-related support activities, tutor students in specified areas as directed by a teacher, and observe and report on student progress and difficulties.
• Provide social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities in school and/or community settings to support their independence; observe and report on progress and difficulties and suggest modifications to techniques and tasks based on prior experience.
• Independently perform assigned counseling support activities; build rapport with students, encourage them to express problems, observe and report on progress and difficulties, and carry out pre-approved activities that promote healthy self-concept and social skills and help identify special needs early.
• Provide articulation reinforcement lessons and repetitive drills to correct or improve speech sounds, as instructed and guided by a speech pathologist.
• Attach relevant supporting documents to the application and provide verification for temporary-assignment experience claimed toward minimum qualifications, using one of the specified documentation options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED