Educational Assistant I, II, III (Executive Office on Early Learning/Prekindergarten) Job at Hawaii State Department of Education
Hawaii State Department of Education Oahu Island, HI
- Amended 10-10-22: Monthly Salary
- Immediate vacancy:
- Waiahole Elem (Permanent, Full Time) in CA Castle-Kahuku
- This recruitment will be used to fill Educational Assistant positions in the Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL) Public Prekindergarten program and other Prekindergarten programs for four (4) year old children.
Salary and Job Summary:
Educational Assistant III (SR-12)
$2,857.95* Monthly (10-month) - $3,285.00 Monthly (12-month)
Provides assistance to professional educators, counselors, social workers, and others by performing a variety of instruction-related and/or counseling or guidance support tasks; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Educational Assistant II (SR-10)
$2,646.54* Monthly (10-month) - $3,042.00 Monthly (12-month)
Provides assistance to a professional educator by performing a variety of educational related supportive tasks; receives training in instructional/counseling related tasks; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Educational Assistant I (SR-08)
$2,490.82* Monthly (10-month) - $2,863.00 Monthly (12-month)
Provides assistance to a professional educator by learning and performing duties in the control and care of students; receives training in classroom and/or guidance office operations, expected roles, and functions; and performs other related duties as assigned.
(* = includes school year differential)
- Minimum Qualification 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.
Note: 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.
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Education Requirement
High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent AND one of the following:- 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 Educational Testing Service (ETS).
Experience Requirement
Educational Assistant INone
Educational Assistant IIOne (1) school year of General Experience which involved direct interaction with people and which demonstrated the ability to provide and elicit information and to observe, evaluate and take action or report accurately on different situations. In addition, there must be evidence of demonstrated ability to organize materials, maintain records, and write descriptions, consisting of a few sentences, of occurrences or observations. There must also be 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.
Educational Assistant IIIIn addition to the experience required of the Educational Assistant II, one (1) school year of Specialized work Experience involving direct contact with students and which included student management (in directing activities, ensuring order, etc.). The work experience must have provided familiarity with common academic, social, behavioral, and developmental problems of students, and the opportunity to observe the resolution of these problems by professional staff, or participate in problem resolution under direction of professional staff. The work experience must also have involved using a variety of instructional materials, techniques, and equipment, and performance of specific instructional, counseling, or guidance tasks and testing routines. This type of work experience is generally gained in an educational setting by positions providing a variety of supportive services to professional personnel directly engaged in the academic, personal, social, and/or vocational development of students.
Selective Certification Requirement
You must meet one of the following:
- Possession of a current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential; or
- Successful completion of coursework for a certificate that meets the requirements for CDA Credential; or,
- Be enrolled in a program or coursework that prepares the individual to obtain a CDA Credential. Evidence of active pursuit toward completing the program must be provided annually to EOEL. Applicants selected for hire who qualify under this option must provide evidence of their active efforts, as requested by the EOEL, to complete the preparatory coursework or obtain a CDA Credential.
Driver's License, American Sign Language (ASL), and Lift and Carry
Some positions may require possession of a current valid driver's license, the use of ASL, the ability to lift up to 65 pounds, and/or the ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Substitutions Allowed- 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.
- 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.
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