Hawaii State Department of Education
Educational Assistant I, II, III - Moanalua Elementary
Hawaii State Department of Education, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Overview
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 Educational Assistant I in the event of recruiting difficulties. Salary
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
Within a classroom setting, independently performs a variety of academic and non-academic instructional tasks in accordance with established guidelines and available resources. Provides paraprofessional support services to students with disabilities and assists teachers, both special education and general education, in the delivery of educational and behavioral interventions. May independently provide academic, 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. Due to the varied and individual needs of each student, provides a variety of support and assistance and adjusts to student needs. Serves as a paraprofessional assistant in the delivery of counseling support services and activities for identified students. Serves as a member of the school support team and provides intervening activities prescribed by the school support team for the reduction of a student\'s specific academic, behavioral or social needs. Basic Education Requirements
Applicants must possess a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent AND one of the following minimum education requirements, which have been established within the parameters described by the Federal Government\'s No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: 48 semester credits, baccalaureate level courses, from an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education. The forty-eight (48) credits may be from various programs or academic subject areas. In addition, of the 48 credits from baccalaureate level courses, 3 must have been for math and 3 for English. An Associate in Arts (AA) or Science (AS) degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education. The credits earned for the degree must include a minimum of 48 credits for courses that are baccalaureate level. Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment provided by the Education Testing Service (ETS). Experience Requirements
Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had experience of the kind and quality described below and in the amount shown in the table below: Educational Assistant I — General 0 years, Specialized 0 years; Educational Assistant II — General 1 year, Specialized 0 years; Educational Assistant III — General 1 year, Specialized 1 year. * One (1) year of General or Specialized Experience is defined as a school year (approximately 180 teacher duty days or approximately 38 weeks per year). General Experience : Experience involving direct interaction with people and the ability to provide and elicit information, observe, evaluate and take action or report accurately. There must be evidence of organizing materials, maintaining records, and writing brief descriptions of occurrences. There must also be awareness of basic educational programs, goals, functions, and activities gained through involvement in school or community activities. Specialized Experience : Work experience involving direct contact with students including student management, familiarity with common academic, social, behavioral, and developmental problems of students, and opportunity to observe problem resolution by professional staff. Includes using a variety of instructional materials, techniques, and equipment and performing specific instructional, counseling, or guidance tasks and testing routines. 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 up to 65 pounds and/or lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance. Allowed Substitutions of Education for Experience
Possession of a Certificate of Completion in Child Services or related program from an accredited community college may be substituted for one-half (1/2) year of General Experience. Successful completion of coursework in a curriculum leading to an Associate in Science degree in Teacher Aide, Educational Assistant, Early Childhood Education or equivalent, from an accredited community college which did not include practicums may be substituted for General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for half a year of experience. Successful completion of coursework in a curriculum leading to an Associate in Science degree in Teacher Aide, Educational Assistant, Early Childhood Education or equivalent, from an accredited community college which included a practicum involving instruction-related activities may be substituted for General and/or Specialized Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for half a year of experience. Possession of an Associate in Science degree in a field such as Teacher Aide, Educational Assistant, Early Childhood Education or equivalent from an accredited community college including a practicum may be substituted for all General and all Specialized Experience requirements. Successful completion of coursework in a curriculum leading to a bachelor\'s degree from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for half a year of experience, with demonstrated awareness of basic educational programs and activities. Possession of a bachelor\'s degree in Education or its equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for all General and Specialized Experience requirements. Possession of a Professional Diploma in Education or its equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for all General and Specialized Experience requirements. Quality of Experience : Possession of the required number of years of experience will not by itself prove qualification. The applicant\'s overall experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable. Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application. The required education and experience may not be gained concurrently unless specified. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Hours worked above 40 hours/week are not credited. Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet minimum qualifications must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below: A copy of the TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report; A signed letter from the applicant\'s supervisor with TA title, start/end dates, duties performed, and hours worked; or, Copies of signed SF-10 Forms. Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education. Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Temporary positions may lead to permanent opportunities; a temporary employee may apply for promotions and transfers. A temporary employee may have rights and benefits similar to a permanent employee, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.
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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 Educational Assistant I in the event of recruiting difficulties. Salary
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
Within a classroom setting, independently performs a variety of academic and non-academic instructional tasks in accordance with established guidelines and available resources. Provides paraprofessional support services to students with disabilities and assists teachers, both special education and general education, in the delivery of educational and behavioral interventions. May independently provide academic, 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. Due to the varied and individual needs of each student, provides a variety of support and assistance and adjusts to student needs. Serves as a paraprofessional assistant in the delivery of counseling support services and activities for identified students. Serves as a member of the school support team and provides intervening activities prescribed by the school support team for the reduction of a student\'s specific academic, behavioral or social needs. Basic Education Requirements
Applicants must possess a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent AND one of the following minimum education requirements, which have been established within the parameters described by the Federal Government\'s No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: 48 semester credits, baccalaureate level courses, from an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education. The forty-eight (48) credits may be from various programs or academic subject areas. In addition, of the 48 credits from baccalaureate level courses, 3 must have been for math and 3 for English. An Associate in Arts (AA) or Science (AS) degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education. The credits earned for the degree must include a minimum of 48 credits for courses that are baccalaureate level. Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment provided by the Education Testing Service (ETS). Experience Requirements
Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had experience of the kind and quality described below and in the amount shown in the table below: Educational Assistant I — General 0 years, Specialized 0 years; Educational Assistant II — General 1 year, Specialized 0 years; Educational Assistant III — General 1 year, Specialized 1 year. * One (1) year of General or Specialized Experience is defined as a school year (approximately 180 teacher duty days or approximately 38 weeks per year). General Experience : Experience involving direct interaction with people and the ability to provide and elicit information, observe, evaluate and take action or report accurately. There must be evidence of organizing materials, maintaining records, and writing brief descriptions of occurrences. There must also be awareness of basic educational programs, goals, functions, and activities gained through involvement in school or community activities. Specialized Experience : Work experience involving direct contact with students including student management, familiarity with common academic, social, behavioral, and developmental problems of students, and opportunity to observe problem resolution by professional staff. Includes using a variety of instructional materials, techniques, and equipment and performing specific instructional, counseling, or guidance tasks and testing routines. 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 up to 65 pounds and/or lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance. Allowed Substitutions of Education for Experience
Possession of a Certificate of Completion in Child Services or related program from an accredited community college may be substituted for one-half (1/2) year of General Experience. Successful completion of coursework in a curriculum leading to an Associate in Science degree in Teacher Aide, Educational Assistant, Early Childhood Education or equivalent, from an accredited community college which did not include practicums may be substituted for General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for half a year of experience. Successful completion of coursework in a curriculum leading to an Associate in Science degree in Teacher Aide, Educational Assistant, Early Childhood Education or equivalent, from an accredited community college which included a practicum involving instruction-related activities may be substituted for General and/or Specialized Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for half a year of experience. Possession of an Associate in Science degree in a field such as Teacher Aide, Educational Assistant, Early Childhood Education or equivalent from an accredited community college including a practicum may be substituted for all General and all Specialized Experience requirements. Successful completion of coursework in a curriculum leading to a bachelor\'s degree from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for half a year of experience, with demonstrated awareness of basic educational programs and activities. Possession of a bachelor\'s degree in Education or its equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for all General and Specialized Experience requirements. Possession of a Professional Diploma in Education or its equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for all General and Specialized Experience requirements. Quality of Experience : Possession of the required number of years of experience will not by itself prove qualification. The applicant\'s overall experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable. Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application. The required education and experience may not be gained concurrently unless specified. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Hours worked above 40 hours/week are not credited. Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet minimum qualifications must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below: A copy of the TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report; A signed letter from the applicant\'s supervisor with TA title, start/end dates, duties performed, and hours worked; or, Copies of signed SF-10 Forms. Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education. Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Temporary positions may lead to permanent opportunities; a temporary employee may apply for promotions and transfers. A temporary employee may have rights and benefits similar to a permanent employee, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.
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