APPLICANTS MUST BE INCUMBENT TENURED EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED: This position is included in the Educational Officers' Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a clear line appointment.

A WRITTEN EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT MAY BE ADMINISTERED TO HELP DETERMINE POSSESSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES PORTIONS OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

Under the general supervision of the Institutional Analyst III of the Workforce Development Branch, Office of Curriculum & Instructional Design, the Educational Specialist II:

1. Serves as the primary interface between HIDOE middle schools and business and industry partners; provides leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of workforce development initiatives; and provides guidance and technical assistance for the implementation of workforce development initiatives within HIDOE.

2. Develops and implements processes and procedures to operationalize workforce development initiatives at the school level in alignment with HIDOE priorities and the middle school philosophy and in compliance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, policies, and guidance.

3. Collaborates with HIDOE offices to create, promote, evaluate, and refine educational opportunities for our students to advance their knowledge, employability skills, and experience necessary to succeed in the evolving workforce.

4. Evaluates and reports the effectiveness and quality of business and industry partnerships to the ES III to ensure continued viability and effectiveness in creating meaningful educational opportunities for students to advance their knowledge, employability skills, and experience necessary to succeed in the evolving workforce.

5. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in education with specialization in a subject field appropriate to the area(s) of assignment.

Education Equivalence: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or valid certificate/license/professional diploma in education plus two (2) additional years of relevant experience in the subject field appropriate to the area of assignment.

Experience: Six (6) years of responsible professional work experience in education of which four (4) years shall have been in teaching and two (2) years in curriculum or program planning, as appropriate.

Desired Experience: Of the minimum experience required, three (3) years as a state office or complex area educational officer or resource teacher, middle school-level leader (i.e., school administrator, department head, or on school leadership team), or curriculum coordinator.

Combined Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable as determined by the Department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency, or system.

Knowledge: Foundations of curriculum and instruction; instructional media and computers; foundations of American education; tests and measurements; principles of learning and individual differences; curriculum design and development; educational statistics; purposes, methods, subject matter and materials pertinent to the area(s) of assignment; research developments, trends and current issues or problems pertinent to the area(s) of assignment; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the area(s) of assignment.

Desired Knowledge: Middle school philosophy; current research-based knowledge of educational and industry standards and experience with implementing standards-based instruction and career and technical education.

Ability to: Provide leadership, planning and coordination in the area(s) of assignment; develop, analyze and evaluate plans, programs and procedures; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines; use tools, equipment, instruments or devices appropriate to the area(s) of assignment; maintain awareness of developments in curriculum or program areas.

Desired Ability to: Plan and conduct professional development activities to reflect the needs of the workforce; communicate and collaborate effectively with external partners.

SALARY RANGE: EOSR-7, $113,660 to $160,893.

Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS: This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations.

POSTING CYCLE: Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 16th of any calendar month.

HOW TO APPLY: All materials submitted become the property of the Hawaii Department of Education and will not be returned to applicant.

Visit the Hawaii Department of Education career page, listed below. Click on the title of the position you are interested in and click on the green APPLY button in the top righthand corner. Provide all relevant information for consideration including but not limited to your education, work experience, and certificates. It is optional to include a "Personal Statement" of what you can contribute to this specific position.

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Official transcripts (if not on file) must be submitted at the time of an official offer of employment. Transcripts may be sent by U.S. mail to the Office of Talent Management/EO Recruitment, P.O. Box 2360, Honolulu, HI 96804.

After you submit your online application, you will receive a system generated email acknowledging receipt of your application.

EDUCATIONAL OFFICER CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT: Priority for appointments shall be given to qualified and tenured educational officers in that class who wish to move to that position through lateral transfer or a voluntary demotion and second to all other qualified educational officers with tenure."

APPROVED:

Sean Bacon

Assistant Superintendent

Office of Talent Management

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.