Educational Assistant I, II, III - Castle High

This posting is for various Educational Assistant positions, with the authorized level being Educational Assistant III. Applications may also be considered for Educational Assistant I or II in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Pay

• 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

The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Examples of Duties

• Provide paraprofessional support by independently performing various academic, instruction-related support activities, tutoring students in specified areas as directed by the teacher, and observing and reporting on student progress and difficulties.
• Provide social, vocational, and daily living instruction to students with disabilities in school and/or community settings to enable independent functioning. Observe and report on student progress and suggest modifications to techniques and tasks based on prior experience.
• Perform assigned counseling support activities, develop rapport with students, encourage problem expression, observe and report on student progress, and carry out pre-approved activities promoting a healthy self-concept, social skills, and early identification of special needs.
• Provide articulation reinforcement lessons and repetitive drills to correct/improve speech sounds as instructed by the speech pathologist. May receive training related to common speech/language disorders and therapy methods.

Requirements

Education Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent and one of the following:

• Successful completion of an examination approved by the Hawaii State Department of Education (e.g., ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment by ETS).
• At least 48 baccalaureate-level semester credits from an accredited institution, including 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 (one year equals approximately 180 instructional days in Hawaii):

• Educational Assistant I: No prior experience required.
• Educational Assistant II: 1 year of General Experience.
• Educational Assistant III: 1 year of General Experience and 1 year of Specialized Experience.

General Experience: Paid or volunteer experience involving direct interaction with people, demonstrating the ability to provide and elicit information, observe, evaluate, and report accurately on situations (e.g., serving on school/community committees, advising youth groups, or participating in parent/teacher/student meetings).

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

• Some positions require a current, valid driver’s license.
• Some positions require the ability to lift and carry up to 65 pounds and/or lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Substitutions Allowed

• A Child Development Associate credential or completion of a related program may substitute for one-half (1/2) year of Specialized Experience.
• 15 baccalaureate-level semester credits may substitute for one-half (1/2) year of General Experience (max: 1 year).
• 15 baccalaureate-level semester credits in Education or a closely related field may substitute for one-half (1/2) year of Specialized Experience (max: 2 years).
• An associate degree may substitute for 1 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 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) may substitute for 1 year of Specialized Experience (max: 2 years).
  • 1 credit for relevant work-based learning (internship, fieldwork, etc.) through TAP or LSP may substitute for 1 year of Specialized Experience (max: 2 years).
• Excess Specialized Experience may substitute for General Experience.

Quality of Experience: The required years of experience alone do not guarantee qualification. The applicant’s overall experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Benefits

10-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Paid Leave: Paid holidays, personal leave, and sick leave during the school year (conditions apply per collective bargaining agreement).
• Health Insurance: The State contributes to premiums for medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Pre-tax deduction of health care premiums to increase take-home pay.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Island Flex): Pre-tax payroll deductions for out-of-pocket health care and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Plan: State contributions to a retirement plan; eligibility for benefits after 10 years of credited service at age 62 or 30 years at age 55.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): Pre-tax contributions to an employee-selected investment provider.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary payroll deductions for retirement savings with multiple investment options.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Benefits for non-work-related injuries or illnesses.
• Social Security & Workers’ Compensation: State contributions to social security and coverage for work-related injuries.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Right to join a union for collective bargaining.

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods. Paydays are on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

Supplemental Information

• Applicants must meet all requirements as of the application date unless otherwise specified. Education and experience may not be gained concurrently.
• Experience is calculated based on a full-time, 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is pro-rated (e.g., 20 hours/week for 12 months = 6 months of experience). Overtime hours are not credited.
• Temporary Assignment (TA) experience must be verified via a TA History Report, supervisor-signed letter, or SF-10 Forms.
• Temporary positions may be extended year-to-year based on funding and needs. Temporary employees may gain eligibility for promotion, transfer, and other rights/benefits (excluding return/placement rights in a reduction-in-force).