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Educational Specialist II - Instructional Practices

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.
    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.
    Experience Desired: Leadership, planning and coordination in the areas of assignment; developing, analyzing and evaluating plans, programs and procedures; communicating effectively with others both orally and in writing; operating computer and other business machines; use tools, equipment, instruments or devices appropriate to the area or areas of assignment; and maintaining awareness of developments in curriculum or program areas highly preferable.
    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 Desired: Research on contemporary, innovative instructional models and experience with implementing action research processes.
    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 Desired: Develop and implement online resources using appropriate online 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 Learning Support Section, the Educational Specialist II:
    1. Provides leadership in the planning, development, and evaluation of a well-balanced statewide program in instructional improvement processes. The two focus areas are processes associated with: 1) analysis of existing teaching practices and how to make improvements to respond to students' needs, including action research, data teams, formative assessment practices, etc. 2) adopting, adapting, and implementing innovative instructional models for unique school designs, including project-, problem- and place-based learning, design thinking, personalized learning, trans-disciplinary learning, applied, learning, etc.
    2. Keeps abreast of current and significant research and promising educational activities to support Complex Area efforts to build capacity and provide opportunities for schools to continuously improve the performance of all students. Provides a shared focus, instructional support for all students, models professional learning supports, and builds capacity to address evolving initiatives.
    3. Plans, designs, and develops an instructional improvement program for all PreK-12 students that strengthens instruction for both classroom and non-classrooms teachers; evaluates the merit and feasibility of alternative approaches, methods, and organization; and recommends improvements in the services offered to complexes and schools. Evaluates and monitors the program and assesses and identifies the needs of schools to support Complex Area efforts to provide differentiated support among schools and to ensure system-wide program implementation and conformance to minimum program standards, established instructional policies, and legal and administrative directions.
    4. Prepares program plans, annual performance reports, budgets, expenditure plans, agreements, legislative testimonies, memos, and other documents as required. Identifies training needs of teachers in designing professional development programs to improve the expertise of instructional staff in carrying out present and emerging responsibilities.
    5. Provides consultative services to district, complex, school, and other state office personnel; to community groups; and to others requesting such services. Works collaboratively with other state, district, and complex specialists to coordinate activities, resources, and implementation.
    6. Serves as a liaison between the Department of Education and other State government agencies, community groups, professional organizations, and mainland agencies and organizations.
    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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