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Educational Specialist II - Standards Resource Development

Employer
Hawaii Department of Education
Location
Honolulu, HI, US
Salary
EOSR-7, $97,202 to $137,596

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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.
  • ***ANTICIPATED VACANCY***
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST II
    Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in education with specialization a subject field appropriate to the area or areas 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 (2) years in curriculum or program planning, as appropriate.
    Experience Desirable: Supervisory work experience, survey development and grant writing, implementation and monitoring of PreK-12 programs.
    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 of: 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.
    Knowledge Desirable: Current research-based knowledge of and experience with implementing standards-based instruction and grading. Competent use of digital media applications.
    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.
    Skills/Abilities Desirable: Develop and implement online resources using appropriate tools (such as Sharepoint, podcasts, VoiceThread, website authoring, Blackboard Collaborate, webinars, and Google Applications); organize/prioritize work and multi-task to maintain an effective work pace under deadlines.
  • A WRITTEN EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT MAY BE ADMINISTERED TO HELP DETERMINE POSSESSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES PORTIONS OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the Educational Specialist III of the Standards Support Section, the Educational Specialist II:
    1. Plans, designs, develops and monitors the standards-based education program for all students, PreK-12; carries out special projects to develop new standards-based instructional programs and courses; assesses the merit and feasibility of alternative instructional approaches, methods, and organization; evaluates and recommends improvements in the current program and services to ensure conformance to established instructional policies and legal or administrative directions.
    2. Facilitates/develops resources and approaches that strengthen standards-based learning and innovative practices that promote global citizenship and competence. Works collaboratively with other state educational specialists and Complex Area teams to coordinate activities, resources, and implementation of programs to address the Department's strategic plan and priorities, including building capacity in student learning around assessment literacy and standards-based grading.
    3. Keeps abreast of current and significant research and promising educational activities in PreK-12 standards-based education to develop, align and/or adopt content and performance standards, curriculum frameworks, resource materials, and instructional tools that support student achievement in standards-based education. Keeps abreast of nationally recognized core standards in all content areas. Identifies training needs, develops and provides resources for state, district, Complex Area and school staff responsible for providing PreK-12 standards-based learning activities and instruction in standards-based education to address a well-rounded education and the whole child.
    4. Prepares program plans, annual performance reports, budgets, expenditure plans, contracts, memorandum of agreements, legislative testimonies, memos, and other documents as required. Prepares correspondence in answer to specific questions within areas of responsibility.
    5. Collaborates around tri-level support and provides leadership to district, complex, school, and other state office personnel; community and parent groups; and others requesting such services pertaining to standards-based learning.
    6. Serves as a liaison between the Department of Education and other State government agencies, community groups, professional organizations, and mainland agencies and organizations in the area of standards-based education.
    7. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
  • SALARY RANGE: EOSR-7, $97,202 to $137,596. 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 $97,202.
  • 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 15th 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.
    1. Visit the Hawaii Department of Education website and submit the online application prior to the deadline. Be sure to include a "Personal Statement" of what you can contribute to this specific position.

      http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org


    2. 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.
    3. After you submit your online application, you will receive a system generated email acknowledging receipt of your application.


    APPROVED:

    Cynthia A. Covell
    Assistant Superintendent

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