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NEOGOV · 10 hours ago

Educational Assistant I, II, III - Eleele Elementary

Eleele, HI 96705

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$3,019.78/mo - $3,526.98/mo

0+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking to fill various Educational Assistant positions at Eleele Elementary. The role involves providing paraprofessional support in classroom settings, assisting students with disabilities, and delivering counseling support services as part of the school support team.

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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

Qualification

High school diploma48 semester creditsAssociate degreeParaPro AssessmentChild Services CertificateEducational experienceStudent managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsFlexibility

Required

Applicants must possess a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent

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)

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: 0 years General Experience, 0 years Specialized Experience; Educational Assistant II: 1 year General Experience, 0 years Specialized Experience; Educational Assistant III: 1 year General Experience, 1 year Specialized Experience

Possession of a current, valid driver's license may be required for some positions

Some positions require the ability to lift up to 65 pounds and/or lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance

Benefits

Holidays, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave: Many employees enjoy paid holidays, personal leave, and sick leave during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.

Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.

Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.

Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex.

Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.

Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program.

Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program.

Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.

Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation.