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 vicing appointment.

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 Evaluation Specialist III of the Accountability Section, the Evaluation Specialist II:

1. Plans, develops, and implements research and evaluation strategies, modeling, and procedures designed to support programs or projects for educational improvement and equity. Clarifies and defines objectives as required. Develops data collection plans for evaluation of projects and educational research; including sampling design, procedures and statistical analysis as appropriate. Compiles, analyzes and interprets data for projects assigned. Conducts quality control checks based on established quality assurance procedures. Provides technical and consultative services to Hawaii State Department of Education staff, program managers, and others as needed or assigned.



2. Develops, produces and distributes individual, annual educational assessment reports and school accountability report cards for schools under the jurisdiction of the Hawaii State Department of Education. Develops, produces and distributes state and complex area summary reports on system and school accountability. Provides in-service training on the conduct of a full range of educational accountability institutional research and evaluation activities; school accountability, student growth models, needs assessment, prerequisites for program or project evaluation, evaluation standards, evaluation designs, instrumentation, data collection and analysis, data interpretation and report, etc. Conducts research and development work on educational indicators and the analysis and reporting of both system and school performance and improvement efforts. Conducts institutional research and analytic studies as assigned.



3. Designs and develops data collection instruments (including survey questionnaires, interview schedules and forms) and determines the technical adequacy of data collection instruments for use in conducting the accountability or evaluation project assigned; reviews, assesses and selects appropriate data collection instruments where extant instruments are available. Plans and conducts surveys on educational outcomes and other issues as assigned; develops sampling designs, data collection plans, interview protocols, and other instruments required for assessment and evaluation projects.



4. Provides assistance in planning, establishing and revising procedures and criteria to compute metrics monitoring institutional performance/plans; assists in preparing data files and programming code required to generate analyses and results for state, complex area and school accountability; and assists in developing, producing and distributing educator evaluation results.



5. Plans, coordinates and attends meetings as required for the project assigned; attends committee or other meetings as required. Writes technical reports to present findings or material clearly and concisely for a range of audiences and decision-makers; may report orally and present materials to audiences and decision-makers.



6. Researches, reviews and monitors federal and state requirements related to school and state educational accountability reporting. Researches, reviews and evaluates strengths and limitations of student achievement growth models potentially useful as components in school accountability or educator evaluation systems.



7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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Education

: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in education, business administration, public policy, public administration, political science, sociology, or related field.

Desired Education: Coursework in data analysis, research, evaluation, and/or educational assessment.

Experience

: Six (6) years of responsible professional work experience in education, business, research institutions or related fields of which (2) years shall have been in data analysis, evaluation, assessment, research and/or psychometrics.

Desired Experience: Prior work experience with evaluation methodologies and techniques.

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

: Federal, state and local education policies, laws and regulations governing educational programs, funding and accountability measures; best practices related to data privacy, confidentiality and security pertaining to student data and educational records; educational technology tools, platforms and resources used for assessment, data collection, learning management and instructional support; educational research literature, methodologies and findings related to assessment, evaluation, curriculum development and instructional effectiveness.

Desired Knowledge: Familiarity with professional standards and guidelines for educational evaluation, assessment and research; impact of socioeconomic factors on educational outcomes and access to quality education; foundations of curriculum instruction and American education; indigenous and other cultural learning; tests and measurements; 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.

Ability to

: Manage large datasets, including data cleaning, manipulation and organization; lead evaluation projects from inception to completion, including planning, budgeting, timeline management and coordination with stakeholders; critically analyze and evaluate data, identify trends, draw meaningful conclusions and make evidence-based recommendations for improving educational programs and policies; provide training and technical assistance to educators and stakeholders on evaluation methodologies, data interpretation and best practices in assessment and evaluation; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Desired Ability to: Stay updated on current trends, research findings and best practices in education evaluation and assessment through professional development activities, conferences and networking; adapt to changing priorities, methodologies and technology tools in response to evolving needs and challenges in education evaluation and assessment; develop specifications for program and project plans, contracts, staffing and other resources; prepare, edit and finalize memos, letters, testimony, reports and manuals; operate computers, related technological devices, and equipment to accomplish tasks (using a variety of statistical and data visualization software to create and manage textual documents, charts, graphs and spreadsheets).

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.