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Hawaii State Department of Education

Educational Specialist II, School Transformation Branch, 603677

Hawaii State Department of Education, Houston, Texas, United States,


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.

A WRITTEN EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT MAY BE ADMINISTERED TO HELP DETERMINE POSSESSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES PORTIONS OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.Under the general supervision of the Educational Specialist III of the Title I Section, the Educational Specialist II:Coordinates and collaborates with complex area support staff to monitor progress of schools and provide sustained support over time, with special attention to the economically disadvantaged students furthest from proficiency. Facilitates dissemination of accountability data and information to assist Title I schools in meeting data review and reporting requirements. Provides assistance with procuring professional development that reflect scientifically-based research/promising best practices and the needs of the underachieving, disadvantaged learner.Assists with the management of the Title I requirements as related to federal accountability. Provides technical assistance to Title I schools in managing compliance documents and accountability for use of funds.Serves as an active member on the HIDOE tri-level system of support as related to improving instruction at the school level, such as assisting the complex area school improvement team and schools with comprehensive needs assessment, data analysis, school improvement planning, and coaching of school ART Teams; monitoring the impact of federal programs on instructional improvement at a school; or other assigned tasks, such as developing an implementation plan for new legislatively-funded programs.Keeps abreast of the reauthorized ESEA, federal rules and regulations in all significant areas: e.g., schoolwide program, school improvement, statewide support system, professional development, parental involvement, evaluation, assessment and accountability, and fiscal requirements.Prepares program related reports for submittal to the Board of Education, Legislature, other federal offices and the U.S. Department of Education on behalf of the State Superintendent. Negotiates, writes, and expedites the approval of contracts, Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).Assists with the monitoring, assessing, and evaluating of program implementation at the state education agency level to ensure compliance and effective implementation of school improvement components. Assists with the design and evaluation of the Title I programs to determine effectiveness in meeting the educational support needs for low-achieving students.Performs other related duties as assigned.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.

Education Desired:

Degree with specialization in systemic change, school improvement, or school administration.

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:

Two (2) years of administration at the school, district or state level that involved the supervision of professional personnel. Four (4) years of direct experience in implementing school improvement efforts at the school, district or state level, and experience working with schools on state and federal accountability program implementation.

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:

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:

Multiple/Variety data analysis and data models (e.g. Victoria Berndhardt, Doug Reeves, Professional Learning Community); pathways to create data analysis systems at the complex and school level to make decisions at all stakeholder levels.

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 Abilities:

Plan, conduct and facilitate meetings, trainings, etc.; work with others in large, small, and/or one-to-one settings; implement a coaching model approach to improvement.

SALARY RANGE:

EOSR-7, $110,136 to $155,904.

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 $110,136.

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.

https://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.

EDUCATIONAL OFFICER CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT:

Article 11, Appointments, paragraphs A2b and A2c- 'All vacancies for State and District level educational officer positions shall be advertised for thirty (30) days prior to selection. Priority for appointments shall be given to qualified and tenured educational officers in that class who wish to move to that position through lateral transfer or a voluntary demotion and second to all other qualified educational officers with tenure.'

APPROVED:

Sean BaconAssistant SuperintendentOffice of Talent Management

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