Job Description

Description

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APPLICANTS MAY BE EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS, TEACHERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED:

This position is included in the Educational Officers' Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a limited term temporary appointment. Probationary service credit and tenure are not granted for temporary appointments.

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

Examples of Duties

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Under the general supervision of the Complex Area Superintendent of the Hilo-Waiakea Complex, the District Educational Specialist II:

1. Reviews federal, state and DOE policies and procedures. Develops systems, special programs, and processes that improve compliance and results for schools and students with disabilities. Maintains current knowledge of SPED laws/regulations, DOE policies/practices, and techniques for special projects related to SPED.



2. Collaborates with the Complex Area Team in planning and developing special projects related to Evidence Based Practices for students with severe/profound disabilities and/or extensive support needs. Creates and organizes training resources and guides related to assigned special projects and complex area wide professional development. Collaborates with outside organizations to develop partnerships for special programs.



3. Assists with complex area compliance monitoring requirements to ensure appropriate actions and follow up. Arranges for training and implementation for audit visits, compliance review, and general supervision and support.



4. Supports and supervises employees through the Educator Effectiveness System and Performance Appraisal System. Assists in hiring from pool of qualified candidates to support special programs.



5. Coordinates and/or supports special programs such as homebound students, residential placements, skilled nursing, home hospital, and discipline for students with disabilities.



6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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Education

: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in education with specialization in one or more subject matters appropriate to the areas of assignment.

Desired Education: Bachelor's degree in special education, disability studies, and/or psychology.

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: Teaching experience assessing students with disabilities, conducting intervention identification and/or data collection, and providing program development and/or supervision.

Knowledge

: Foundations of curriculum and instruction; instructional media and computers; foundations of American education; principles of learning and individual differences; tests and measurements; purposes, methods and materials pertinent to one or more subject matters and/or program areas of assignment; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the areas of assignment.

Ability to

: Provide leadership, planning and coordination in the areas of assignment at the district level; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines; use tools, equipment, instruments and devices appropriate to one or more subject matters and/or program areas of assignment.

Desired Ability to: Provide supervision and capacity building of district office teachers, support and office staff.

Supplemental Information

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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.

All others will be placed on the first step of $113,660.

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.

http://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiipublicschools

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.

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.