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Educational Specialist II - Special Programs

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

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Job Category
Administrator, Specialist / Coordinator
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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 probationary vice appointment.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST II
    Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in education with specialization in education or a subject field appropriate to the area or areas of assignment.
    Education Desirable: Master's degree in special education, reading, and/or related field.
    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: Expertise and experience in the development, implementation and assessment of assistive technology supports, Section 504 procedures and practices, and/or statewide assessment.
    Knowledge of: Foundations of curriculum and instruction; instructional media and computers; foundations of American education; tests and measurements; principals 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: Strength in instructional strategies and curriculum for students with disabilities; strength in instructional strategies and systems support for inclusive practices; foundations of special education programs, instructional materials, strategies, and methodologies; transition service planning and programs; procedures regarding the discipline of students with disabilities; instructional media and computers.
    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 training plans; adapt training principles to the learning situation; conduct in-service training applicable to special education and related services topics; cope effectively with crisis situations and proactively problem-solve challenges; coordinate and collaborate with school and district level staff; organize and prioritize work load assignments.
  • 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 Special Needs Section, the Educational Specialist II:
    1. Provides leadership in the planning and implementation of statewide supports for the use of assistive technology, administration of statewide assessments for students with disabilities and Section 504 by providing training, guidance and technical assistance to schools, complexes and district level personnel (1) to build awareness and knowledge of (a) effective specialized assistive technology supports that are critical to student success and (b) Section 504 regulations and implementation guidelines and (2) in the administration of statewide assessment for students with disabilities to include allowable and appropriately identified accommodations. Ensures all professional development utilize methods and practices that have evidence of effectiveness and which are intended to change participant's practice in his/her field.
    2. Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders on program planning, development, professional development and training opportunities. Continuously monitors and evaluates the assigned statewide programs, ensuring compliance with program plans, state and federal requirements.
    3. Builds parent and community partnerships that support both awareness and development of appropriate educational services for students with disabilities and Section 504. Provides parent(s) and legal guardian(s) with learning opportunities that support the increased awareness of the child's disability and practices that support success.
    4. Assists the Exceptional Support Branch in developing and scaling up district level capacity building programs, including improving skills, knowledge and expertise of district staff.
    5. 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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