Educational Specialist II, Academic Advancement

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 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.

Examples of Duties

Under the general supervision of the Educational Specialist III of the Academic Advancement Section, the Educational Specialist II:

1. Provides leadership for and coordinates tri-level efforts in the planning, design, and evaluation of system-wide financial literacy education. Develops and implements a review cycle for financial literacy program standards. Keeps abreast of current research, evidence-based instructional practices, and national trends to develop resource materials, guidelines, and professional learning opportunities that support student learning and the expertise of instructional staff in financial literacy education. 

2. Conducts outreach and develops partnerships with business, community, and industry partners to support and enhance innovation of financial literacy education. Participates in strengthening networks with local and national organizations to refine delivery of services. Serves as a liaison between the Department and other state government agencies, community groups, professional organizations, and institutions of higher education in the area of financial literacy education.

3. Collaborates with the Office of Student Support Services and career counseling personnel to develop guidelines, resource materials and professional learning opportunities that support student transitions and ensure students are well-informed of college and career options as they pertain to financial literacy. Supports efforts related to the Personal Transition Plan as appropriate to the financial literacy program.

4. Reviews and prepares testimonies, reports and presentations to the Legislature, BOE and Department. Prepares program plans, budgets, expenditure plans, contracts, memoranda of agreement, memos and other documents as required. Follows all Department, state and federal procurement and contractual requirements. Coordinates and monitors required actions within OCID and communicates with school-level staff in relation to various financial literacy-related projects and events.

5. 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.

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.

Desired Ability to: Meeting and workshop facilitation, survey development, grant writing, program management, evaluation, implementation and monitoring; business and networking skills; effective collaboration with a variety of constituents to accomplish program goals; effective partnership development with business and community agencies; short- and long-term planning and coordination in the area(s) of assignment; awareness of current and cutting edge research in the related area(s); strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills, innovative thinking, and adaptability; ability to meet deadlines; design thinking; innovative family and engagement strategies; growth mindset.

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 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.

http://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.

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.