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.

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 Complex Area Superintendent of the West Hawaii Complex, the

District Educational Specialist II:

1. Plans, organizes, coordinates, monitors and assists in the evaluation of special education programs within the West and North regions of Hawaii District. Coordinates the placement of special education students and provides direct consultation to schools in the preparation of Individualized Education Program plans and monitors the maintenance of programming for each special education student. Coordinates, prepares and participates in hearing proceedings related to programming concerns. 2. Reviews and continuously analyzes the weighted count of classes and prepares both short and long projections relating to staffing, facilities, budget, and program emphasis. Arranges, plans and writes for contractual services for educational programs as required; certifies transportation requests for eligible students with disabilities. Plans, develops, writes, monitors and evaluates federally funded projects within the geographic regions of responsibility. Prepares and completes all budgetary forms for allocation. 3. Plans, coordinates, and participates in in-service training in program areas for school personnel and parents. Supervises the Special Education Resource Teachers, IEP/Due Process/Child Find Coordinator, Visual Itinerant Teacher, and Adapted Physical Education Itinerant Teacher, in providing direct services and program assistance to special education students, teachers and administrators. 4. Maintains comprehensive and statistical data records pertaining to programs and classes. Prepares reports and communication required in the implementation of the special education programs in the geographic regions of responsibility. 5. Serves as a resource and maintains effective liaison with the state office, other district offices, public and private agencies, community groups, schools and parents. 6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in education with specialization in one or more subject matters appropriate to the areas of assignment.

Experience:

Six (6) years of responsible work experience in education of which four (4) years shall have been in teaching and two (2) years in curriculum and/or special program services.

Desired Experience:

Teaching experience preferably students with disabilities, with additional experience in program development and/or supervision.

Knowledge:

Foundations of curriculum and instruction; instructional media and computers; foundations of American education; principles of learning and individual differences; tests and measurements; purposes, methods, and materials pertinent to one or more subject matters and/or program areas of assignment; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the areas of assignment.

Ability to:

Provide leadership, planning and coordination in the areas of assignment at the district level; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines; use tools, equipment, instruments and devices appropriate to one or more subject matters and/or program areas of assignment.

SALARY RANGE

EOSR-7, $114,820 to $162,535. 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 $114,820.

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 the 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.

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//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

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

Robert Davis Interim Assistant Superintendent Office of Talent Management