Job Details
Educational Specialist II, Learning Support Section, 74698
2025-07-14 Hawaii State Department of Education Honolulu,HIAPPLICANTS 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 clear line appointment.
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 Spec III of the Learning Support Section, the Educational Specialist II:
1. Reviews and approves credit/non-credit courses offered in the Department's PDE3 system. Supports PDE3 system course creators, sponsors and instructors on how to create courses, enter grades and submit portfolios in compliance with PD credit guidelines. Approves/disapproves portfolios; marks courses completed; and checks for accuracy of grade, credit, registration status, etc.
2. Evaluates and monitors the professional development program and assesses and identifies the needs of schools and complexes. Ensure system-wide program implementation and conformance to program standards, established instructional policies, and legal and administrative directions.
3. 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. Work with schools, complexes and state offices to identify needs and design courses to improve educator expertise.
4. Prepares program plans, annual performance reports, budgets, expenditure plans, agreements, legislative testimony, memos and other documents as required.
5. Provides consultative services to district, complex, school, and other state office personnel; community groups; and others requesting such services. Works collaboratively with other state, district, and complex specialists to coordinate activities, resources and implementation.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.
DesiredExperience: Leadership, planning and coordination in the areas of assignment and maintaining awareness of developments in curriculum or program areas highly preferable.
Desired Knowledge: Research on contemporary, innovative instructional models and experience with implementing action research processes.
DesiredAbility to: 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.
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.
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 twenty (20) 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 Bacon
Assistant Superintendent
Office of Talent Management
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