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Job Description
Educational Specialist II - Extracurricular Section, 605277 (2026-01489) Hawaii State Department of Education - 3.7 Honolulu, HI Job Details Full-time $113,660 - $160,893 a year 18 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications School experience Statistics Computer operation Program design Educational program planning Teaching Full Job Description Description
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.
Examples of Duties Under the general supervision of the Athletics Admin Officer of the Extracurricular Section, Office of Curriculum & Instructional Design, the
Educational Specialist II:
1. Serves as the Department's contact while providing leadership and direction to state, complex area and school level personnel in identifying goals, objectives and long-range plans regarding middle school student leadership opportunities and programs. 2. Works collaboratively with state and school level programs to plan, implement and evaluate youth civic engagement and leadership opportunities that support successful middle to high school transitions and encourages the continued trajectory towards college and career aspirations. 3. Designs and conducts teacher professional development opportunities that are aligned to national best practices in order to carry out present and emerging responsibilities. 4. Leads efforts within and outside of the Department to establish and maintain partnerships that support the goals and objectives of the middle school student leadership activities program. 5. Provides program and project management support that follows federal and state guidelines for expenditure of funds. 6. Researches and reviews current student activities procedures and policies in order to initiate needed updates and revisions. 7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications 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 Substitution :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or valid certificate/license in education plus two (2) additional years of relevant experience in a subject field appropriate to the area 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.
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. 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. Supplemental Information
SALARY RANGE
EOSR-7, $113,660 to $160,893. 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 $113,660.
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
Sean Bacon Assistant Superintendent Office of Talent Management Equal Opportunity The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Payday New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
