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Educational Specialist II - Monitoring and Compliance Branch

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 temporary appointment. Probationary service credit and tenure are not granted for temporary appointments.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST II
    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.
    Preferred Education: Master's degree in special education.
    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: Expertise and experience in the development, implementation and assessment of educational/behavioral programs and/or related services required for students with disabilities to benefit from education.
    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.
    Desired Knowledge: 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.
    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 Skills/Abilities: 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 assignments.
  • INTERVIEW: Please make accommodations to be available for an interview when you are contacted. The interview will be scheduled by the respective district office and will be conducted in accordance with Article 11 of the HGEA unit 6 contract. If you are not contacted for an interview, it is an indication that there are other applicants of a higher priority consideration for the vacancy.
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the Educational Specialist III of the Monitoring and Compliance Section, the Educational Specialist II:
    1. Provides oversight and monitoring of federal and state mandates related to provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) and the Hawaii Administrative Rules for students with disabilities.
    2. Organizes, drafts, and finalizes state and federal reports, various correspondence and other communication, which includes but is not limited to data collection, budget requests, project proposals, operational expenditure plans and fiscal accounting.
    3. Provides leadership to facilitate the development, refinement and implementation of rules, guidelines, procedures and reports relative to areas of programmatic oversight in special education.
    4. Provides leadership in working collaboratively with other state agencies and organizations in developing a range of programmatic options. Provides training, guidance, presentations, and assistance to offices, districts, complexes and schools in the implementation of program functions to support students with disabilities.
    5. Disseminates and shares resources and current research with district, complex area and school level personnel relative to areas of programmatic oversight in special education.
    6. 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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