Communication Aide - Windward District Administration
Salary: $3,260.76 Monthly Location: Kaneohe, HI 96744 Job Type: Various, 10-month Job Number: 2025-00813P District/Complex Area: Classified / Windward / Windward Dist Office School/Office: Classified / Windward Dist-Administration Opening Date: 02/01/2026 Max Number of Applicants: 35
Description: This posting is being used to fill Communication Aide positions that provide services to students at various schools within the Windward District as needed and assigned by the Windward District Administration Office.
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Description: This posting is being used to fill Communication Aide positions that provide services to students at various schools within the Windward District as needed and assigned by the Windward District Administration Office.
Salary Range: Communication Aide, SR-12: $3,260.76 per month
Examples of Duties:
• Provides reinforcement lessons and repetitive drill activities in speech and/or language correction to students, in accordance with an educational/treatment plan developed by a Speech Pathologist; • Receives specific instructions from the Speech Pathologist with regard to remediation activities that are to be provided to the student; • Assists students in improving their speech and/or language skills; • Instructs students in the correct usage of the mouth, jaw, lips, tongue, teeth, and diaphragm in a controlled manner; • Provides remedial activities in the correct pronunciation of all vowel and consonant sounds; • Corrects students misunderstanding of communication (i.e., production of sounds and language); • Teaches students how to attend and react to verbal communication; • Assists in teaching correct usage of socially appropriate language with regard to time, place, situation and person(s) involved; • Records all pertinent data and information related to speech and/or language activities, as directed by the Speech Pathologist; • Makes arrangements for remediation sessions with school personnel involved; • Participates in conferences with parents, designated school personnel, and the Speech Pathologist; • Makes arrangements for remediation sessions with school personnel involved; • Participates in conferences with parents, designated school personnel, and the Speech Pathologist to maintain an awareness of the needs of the student and to provide input regarding the students progress; • Adapts and devises materials and activities to meet individual students needs; • Provides follow-up home activities and materials relevant to students specific needs; • Gathers information and data regarding students progress in tutorial sessions, in addition to any significant behavioral observations; • Scores appropriate responses for remediation as indicated by program guidelines; • Assists Speech Pathologist in preparing and developing materials and activities for strategies of intervention; • Attends training sessions and workshops; • May provide clerical services for the Speech Pathologist and/or the diagnostic team.
Minimum Qualifications:
Basic Education Requirements: Applicants must possess a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent AND one of the following minimum education requirements, which have been established within the parameters described by the Federal Governments No Child Left Behind Act of 2001:
• 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 program 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: Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described in the statements below and in the amounts shown below, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
General Experience: Two (2) years of work experience which involved providing supportive services to professional personnel directly engaged in the academic, personal, social and/or vocational development of children. The experience must have involved direct interaction with individuals, and at least one (1) year of this experience must have included some involvement in assisting in the learning activities of children (e.g., assisting children in drills and in learning specific skills; observing and reporting on childrens difficulties and progress; assisting in reading exercises, etc.).
Specialized Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience which involved assisting a Speech Pathologist in implementing educational/treatment plans for individuals with speech and language disorders and/or problems. This experience must have involved providing remedial activities (e.g., reinforcement lessons and repetitive drills) in speech and language correction, under the direct and close supervision of the Speech Pathologist. Further, 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, as it related to speech and language; basic instruction/remedial techniques used in speech and language correction; and the ability to adapt and devise materials and activities to meet individual needs.
Allowable Substitutions: 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 class.
Education Requirement: Do you possess a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent? Yes No
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Requirement: Select the option that BEST describes your background as it relates to meeting the federally mandated NCLB education requirement. NOTE: You must provide a copy of your official transcripts to receive credit for your education.
I have 48 semester credits at the baccalaureate level from an accredited institution recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education that includes 3 credits in English and 3 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 that includes a minimum of 48 semester credits at the baccalaureate level. I scored 459 points or higher on the ParaPro Assessment given by Educational Testing Service (ETS). None
Speech and Hearing Ability: These positions work 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 these positions? Yes No
General Experience Requirement: Do you possess two (2) years of work experience which involved providing supportive services to professional personnel directly involved in the academic, personal, social and/or vocational development of children? At least one (1) year of this experience must have included some involvement in assisting in the learning activities of children. Yes No
General Experience Description: If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please list and describe each position you would like us to consider. Please provide the dates of employment (mm/yy, begin and end), number of hours worked per week, the primary function of your position and your major duties and responsibilities. NOTE: All employers listed should also be listed on your application.
Specialized Experience Requirement: Do you possess at least one (1) year of progressively responsible work experience which involved assisting a Speech Pathologist in implementing educational/treatment plans for individuals with speech and language disorders and/or problems (e.g., reinforcement lessons and repetitive drills) in speech and language correction, under the direct and close supervision of a Speech Pathologist? Yes No
Specialized Experience Description: If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please list and describe each position you would like us to consider. Please provide the dates of employment (mm/yy, begin and end), number of hours worked per week, the primary function of your position and your major duties and responsibilities. NOTE: All employers listed should also be listed on your application.
Allowable Substitutions: Please select the option that best describes your educational background. NOTE: Your educational background must also be listed on your application.
I have successfully completed one (1) year of the Associate in Science program for Teacher Aid at an accredited community college that did not include the completion of practicum involving the provision of instruction-related activities. I have successfully completed one (1) year of the Associate in Science program in Teacher Aid at an accredited community college which included the completion of a practicum involving the provision of instruction-related activities. I possess an Associate in Science degree in Teacher Aid from an accredited community college that included successful completion of a practicum that involved the provision of instruction-related activities. I possess a bachelors degree in Education or its equivalent from an accredited college or university. I possess a bachelors degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from an accredited college or university. None
Drivers License Requirement: Do you possess a current, valid drivers license? NOTE: To receive credit, you must submit a clear copy of your drivers license. A conditional/instructional permit to drive is not acceptable. Yes No
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