Communication Aide, Educational Assistant III, II, I - Kauai District

Communication Aide, Educational Assistant III, II, I - Kauai District

Salary

$3,019.78 - $3,817.56 Monthly

Location

Kauai District Office: 3060 Eiwa Street, #301, Lihue, HI 96766

Job Type

Permanent, Part-time 10-month

Job Number

2026-03253P

District / Complex Area

Classified / Kauai / Kauai Dist Office

School / Office

Classified / Kauai Dist-Administration

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Max Number of Applicants

35

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Description

This posting is being used to fill various Communication Aide positions at the specified location. The authorized level of these positions is Communication Aide. Applications are being accepted down to the Educational Assistant I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary Range:

Communication Aide, SR-16: $3817.56

Educational Assistant III, SR-14: $3526.98

Educational Assistant II, SR-12: $3260.76

Educational Assistant I, SR-10: $3019.78

Examples of Duties

Delivers independent speech and language remedial activities (such as reinforcement lessons and drills) to students with communication disorders in accordance with plans developed by a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and performs other related duties as assigned such as:

• Provides reinforcement lessons and repetitive drill activities based on educational plans and specific instructions developed by the SLP.
• Assists students in improving speech and language skills, including proper mechanics (mouth, jaw, lips, tongue, teeth, diaphragm) and correct pronunciation of vowel and consonant sounds.
• Corrects sound and language misunderstandings, reinforces verbal comprehension, and assists with socially appropriate language usage.
• Records and scores student progress data, session responses, and significant behavioral observations as directed by guidelines and the SLP.
• Makes arrangements for remediation sessions with school personnel and participates in conferences with parents and staff to provide input on student progress.
• Adapts and devises individualized materials for SLP review and approval, and assists the SLP in developing intervention strategies.
• Provides relevant follow-up activities and materials for home use.
• Attends training sessions and workshops.
• May provide clerical services for the SLP and diagnostic team on a nonsignificant basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements: Graduation from high school or equivalent and one of the following, as described by the Federal Governments No Child Left Behind Act of 2001:

• Successful completion of an examination approved by the Hawaii State Department of Education (Department), such as the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment provided by the Education Testing Service (ETS).
• At least 48 baccalaureate-level semester credits from an accredited institution recognized by the Department, which included 3 credits in mathematics and 3 credits in English.
• An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Department.

Experience Requirements: Except for the substitutions provided in this specification, applicants must have the kind, quality, and amount of progressively responsible experience described below:

Class Title

General Experience (years*)

Specialized Experience (years*)

Technical Experience (years*)

Communication Aide

1

1

1

Educational Assistant III

1

1

0Educational Assistant II

100Educational Assistant I

000*One (1) year of experience is defined as a school year, which is approximately 180 instructional days in Hawaii.

General Experience: Paid or volunteer experience which involved direct interaction with people and demonstrated the ability to provide and elicit information, observe, evaluate and take action or report accurately on different situations. Examples include serving on school or community committees, advising youth groups, or participating in parent/teacher/student meetings and activities.

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.

Technical Experience: Work experience under the direct and close supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) implementing educational/treatment plans and providing remedial activities to individuals with speech and language disorders and/or problems. Such experience must have provided the applicant with knowledge of common speech and language problems and disorders; basic goals and objectives of speech and language services; basic child development related to speech and language; basic instruction and remedial techniques used in speech and language correction; and the ability to adapt and devise materials and activities to meet individual needs.

Substitutions Allowed:

• Possession of a Child Development Associate credential, or completion of a related program from an accredited institution recognized by the Department or an approved community organization may substitute for one-half (1/2) year of Specialized Experience.
• Successful completion of 15 baccalaureate-level semester credits from an accredited institution recognized by the Department may substitute for one-half (1/2) year of General Experience up to a maximum of one (1) year.
• Successful completion of 15 baccalaureate-level semester credits in Education or closely related field from an accredited institution recognized by the Department may substitute for one-half (1/2) year of Specialized Experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
• Possession of an associate degree from an accredited institution recognized by the Department may substitute for one (1) year of General Experience.
• Possession of an associate degree in Education or closely related field from an accredited institution recognized by the Department may substitute for all General and Specialized Experience.
• Possession of a bachelor degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Department may substitute for all General and Specialized Experience.
• For high school graduates from a Department school, each of the following may substitute for one (1) year of Specialized Experience up to a maximum of two (2) years:

a. Completion of the Level 4 course in either the Teaching As a Profession (TAP) or Learning Support Professionals (LSP) program.

b. Possession of one (1) credit for relevant work-based learning (internship, fieldwork, etc.) through the TAP or LSP programs.

8. Possession of a bachelor's degree in speech pathology and/or audiology from an accredited institution recognized by the Department may substitute for all of the required experience.

9. Excess Specialized Experience may be substituted for the General Experience.

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 applicants 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.

Selective Certification: Communication Aide positions may be filled using the Educational Assistant series provided that applicants also meet the Special and License Requirements below:

Special Requirement: Applicants must demonstrate the ability to hear and speak (i.e., articulate and enunciate sounds, words, phrases, and sentences clearly) the English language properly, in order to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii.

Supplemental Information

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.

Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

• A copy of the applicant's TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
• A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor that includes the applicant's name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,
• Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms.

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.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday

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

10-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive 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 employees 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. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• 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 employees 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. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employees job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

01

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Do you possess a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT (cont.):

Select the option that best describes how you meet the Federal Government's No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Education Requirement.

Note: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts or official score report from Education Testing Service (ETS) to receive credit for your education. On-line/Internet copies of your transcripts are NOT acceptable.

• I scored 459 points or higher on the ParaPro Assessment given by ETS.
• I have successfully completed the ParaPathways: Reading and Writing and ParaPathways: Mathematics Assessments given by ETS.
• I have 48 semester credits of baccalaureate-level courses from an accredited institution recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education, which includes 3 semester credits in English and 3 semester credits in Math.
• I have an Associate in Arts (AA) or Science (AS) degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education.
• None of the above.

03

GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Provide the following information for each paid or volunteer experience which involved direct interaction with people and demonstrated the ability to provide and elicit information, observe, evaluate and take action or report accurately on different situations:

A. Job title

B. Place of employment or volunteer experience

C. Dates of employment or volunteer experience (from mm/yy to mm/yy)

D. Average number of hours worked or volunteered per week

E. Specific duties performed.

If you do not have any experience, type "None" in the space provided.

04

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Provide the following information for each position you held that provided 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:

A. Job title

B. Place of employment

C. Dates of employment (from mm/yy to mm/yy)

D. Average number of hours worked per week

E. Specific duties performed.

If you do not have any experience, type "None" in the space provided.

05

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Do you possess at least one (1) year of progressively responsible work experience under the direct and close supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist which involved implementing educational/treatment plans and providing remedial activities for individuals with speech and language disorders and/or problems?

• Yes
• No

06

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE (cont): Provide the following information for each position you held under the direct and close supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist which involved implementing educational/treatment plans and providing remedial activities for individuals with speech and language disorders and/or problems. List each work experience and/or change in job title separately.

A. Job title

B. Place of employment

C. Dates of employment (from mm/yy to mm/yy)

D. Average number of hours worked per week

E. Name and official title of immediate supervisor. Describe how your duties and responsibilities differed.

F. Detailed description of job duties performed that demonstrates the knowledge of the following:

• common speech and language problems and disorders;
• basic goals and objectives of speech and language services;
• basic child development related to speech and language;
• basic instruction and remedial techniques used in speech and language correction; and
• the ability to adapt and devise materials and activities to meet individual needs.

If you do not have any experience, type "None" in the space provided.

07

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:

Do you possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or completed a related program from an accredited institution recognized by the Department or an approved community organization?

Note: You must submit official documentation to confirm your education.

• Yes, I have a CDA credential.
• Yes, I have completed a related program and have listed this on my application in the Education section.
• No, I do not have a CDA credential or completion of a related program.

08

CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE CREDENTIAL:

Provide your Child Development Associate (CDA) credential certificate number.

Note: You must submit an official copy of your certificate to confirm your credential.

If you do not have a CDA credential, type "None" in the space provided.

09

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:

Are you a Hawaii Department of Education high school graduate that participated in the Teaching As a Profession (TAP) or Learning Support Professionals (LSP) program?

Select all that apply from the below options.

Note: You must submit a copy of your official high school transcript to receive credit. On-line/Internet copies of your transcripts are NOT acceptable.

• Yes, I have completed the Level 4 course in the TAP program.
• Yes, I have completed the Level 4 course in the LSP program.
• Yes, I possess one (1) credit for relevant work-based learning through the TAP program.
• Yes, I possess one (1) credit for relevant work-based learning through the LSP program.
• No, I did not participate in the TAP or LSP program.

10

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:

Please select the option that best describes your educational background.

Note: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts to receive credit for your education. On-line/Internet copies of your transcripts are NOT acceptable.

• I have 15 or more baccalaureate-level semester credits from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education.
• I have 15 or more baccalaureate-level semester credits in Education or closely related field from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education.
• I possess an Associate in Arts (AA) or Science (AS) degree from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education.
• I possess an Associate in Arts (AA) or Science (AS) degree in Education or closely related field from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education.
• I possess a Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education.
• I possess a Bachelor degree in Speech Pathology and/or Audiology from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education.
• None of the above.

11

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: This position works closely with students with speech and/or language disorders and/or problems. Are you able to hear and speak the English language properly (i.e., articulate and enunciate sounds, words, phrases and sentences clearly) in order to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of this position?

• Yes
• No

12

DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENT: This position requires a current, valid drivers license. You must mail in a copy (or attach a scanned copy) of your drivers license immediately upon applying for this position. If you do not meet this requirement, your application will not be given consideration for this position. Do you have a current, valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

13

TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER VERIFYING DOCUMENTS:

Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other documents that verify you meet the minimum qualification requirements must be submitted with your application. If these documents are NOT received, your application may be rejected.

• My documents are attached to this application.
• My documents were attached to a previously submitted application.
• I may or may not submit my documents at a later date. I understand that my application will be evaluated based on the information available at that time.

Required Question

Employer Hawaii State Department of Education

Address P.O. Box 2360

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96804

Website https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org