Hawaii State Department of Education
Educational Assistant I, II, III - Laie Elementary
Hawaii State Department of Education, Houston, Texas, United States
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
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 assist 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 a variety of support and assistance is provided and the individual should be flexible adjusting 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 Basic Education Requirements
applicants must possess a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent and one of the following minimum education requirements:
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 courses.
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
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 (1) year of General or Specialized Experience is defined as a school year approximately 180 “teacher duty” days or approximately 38 weeks per year.
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 the completion of a practicum which involved instruction‑related activities may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for one‑half (1/2) year of the 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 the completion of practicum which involved instruction‑related activities may be substituted for General and/or Specialized Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for one‑half (1/2) 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 which included successful completion of a practicum which involved instruction‑related activities may be substituted for all of the General and all of the Specialized Experience requirements.
Successful completion of coursework in a curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for one‑half (1/2) year of the experience provided that there is also a demonstrated awareness of basic educational programs, goals, functions, and activities which may have been gained through involvement in activities such as serving on school/community committees, advising youth groups, or taking part in parent/teacher/student meetings and activities.
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Education or its equivalent from an accredited four (4) year college or university may be substituted for all of the General and Specialized Experience requirements.
Possession of a Professional Diploma in Education or its equivalent from an accredited four (4) year college or university may be substituted for all of the General and Specialized Experience requirements.
Quality of Experience Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively 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, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full‑time, 40‑hour workweeks. Part‑time experience is pro‑rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.
Documents Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. 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. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction‑in‑force.
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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 assist 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 a variety of support and assistance is provided and the individual should be flexible adjusting 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 Basic Education Requirements
applicants must possess a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent and one of the following minimum education requirements:
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 courses.
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
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 (1) year of General or Specialized Experience is defined as a school year approximately 180 “teacher duty” days or approximately 38 weeks per year.
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 the completion of a practicum which involved instruction‑related activities may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for one‑half (1/2) year of the 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 the completion of practicum which involved instruction‑related activities may be substituted for General and/or Specialized Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for one‑half (1/2) 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 which included successful completion of a practicum which involved instruction‑related activities may be substituted for all of the General and all of the Specialized Experience requirements.
Successful completion of coursework in a curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for one‑half (1/2) year of the experience provided that there is also a demonstrated awareness of basic educational programs, goals, functions, and activities which may have been gained through involvement in activities such as serving on school/community committees, advising youth groups, or taking part in parent/teacher/student meetings and activities.
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Education or its equivalent from an accredited four (4) year college or university may be substituted for all of the General and Specialized Experience requirements.
Possession of a Professional Diploma in Education or its equivalent from an accredited four (4) year college or university may be substituted for all of the General and Specialized Experience requirements.
Quality of Experience Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively 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, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full‑time, 40‑hour workweeks. Part‑time experience is pro‑rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.
Documents Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. 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. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction‑in‑force.
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