What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Specialist II, English Learner & Migrant Education Section, 603727 position at Hawaii State Department of Education?
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 Educational Specialist III of the English Learner/Migrant Education Section, the Educational Specialist II:
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 or areas of assignment.
Education Substitution: Bachelor's degree or certificate/license in education plus two (2) years of additional relevant experience in one or more subject fields appropriate to the area(s) of assignment.
Desired Education : Degree in elementary education, secondary education, school administration, or counseling.
Experience: Six (6) years of responsible professional work experience in education of which four (4) years shall have been in teaching and (2) years in curriculum or program planning, as appropriate.
Desired Experience : Professional work experience in program implementation and evaluation and/or administration experiences at the school, complex area, or state level.
Experience Substitution: Nine (9) years of responsible professional work in K-12 education of which at least three (3) years shall have been as a district resource teacher, curriculum coordinator, school-level leadership position (e.g. department head or school leadership team member), or higher education instructor/administrator in a subject field appropriate to the area(s) of assignment.
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 or areas of assignment; research development, 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 or areas of assignment; maintain awareness of developments in curriculum or program areas.
Supplemental Information
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.
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.
12-month certificated employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:
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EO ES II EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Did you graduate 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 or have a bachelors degree and have two years of additional teaching experience in PK-12 or college setting? Note: Your educational background should also be included in the Education section of your application.
EO ES II TEACHING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Do you have at least four (4) years of professional PreK-12 or College level teaching experience in English Learner and/or Migrant Education?
EO ES II TEACHING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (cont):
If you possess the required Teaching Experience, please provide the following information to address your relevant teaching experience:
From the Work Experience section of your application, identify the employer(s) where you gained the appropriate PreK-12 or college level teaching experience. Provide the following information.
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EO ES II CURRICULUM OR PROGRAM PLANNING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Do you have at least Two (2) years of professional PreK-12 or College level Curriculum or Program Planning experience? Examples of Curriculum or Program Planning experience:
Education Department Chair
Education Grade Level Chair
Education Curriculum Coach
Education Curriculum Coordinator
Principal
Vice Principal
EO ES II CURRICULUM OR PROGRAM PLANNING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (cont):
If you possess the required Curriculum or Program Planning experience, please provide the following information to address your relevant experience:
From the Work Experience section of your application, identify the employer(s) where you gained the appropriate Curriculum or Program Planning experience. Provide the following information.
Required Question
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 Educational Specialist III of the English Learner/Migrant Education Section, the Educational Specialist II:
- Provides leadership in the planning, design, development and implementation of the K-12 EL program, especially EL standards and assessment implementation and accountability. Responsible for refining statewide procedures, guidelines and budgeting practices to ensure access to high quality education for non-native English speaking national origin students.
- Supports the field with current and significant research, promising evidence-based instructional practices in K-12 education, curriculum frameworks, resource materials and other types of supplementary resources with other state educational specialists in instruction and curriculum for students of limited English proficiency; evaluates the merit and feasibility of alternative instructional approaches, methods, and organization; and recommends improvements in the current programs and services offered to districts. Serves as advocate for equitable opportunities and learning to meet the acculturation needs of national origin students.
- Collects, aggregates, analyzes, reports and transmits data and required reports/information on the impact of funds on students of limited English proficiency and the education services available to them.
- Provides technical asssistance and consultative services to district, complex, school and other state office personnel; to community and parent groups; and to others requesting services pertaining to the education of students of limited English proficiency. Serves as an active member of HIDOE-cross functional teams related to improving instruction at the school level. Consults and partners on efforts to strengthen multilingualism and bi-literacy in connection to other offices and initiatives; works to coodinate relevant activities, resources and implementation.
- Serves as a liasion between the HIDOE, State and Federal government agencies, community groups, professional organizations, and other agencies and organizations that support bilingual/multicultural and EL education.
- Prepares program plans, budgets, expenditure plans, contracts, memoranda of agreements, legislative testimony, and memorandums.
- 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 or areas of assignment.
Education Substitution: Bachelor's degree or certificate/license in education plus two (2) years of additional relevant experience in one or more subject fields appropriate to the area(s) of assignment.
Desired Education : Degree in elementary education, secondary education, school administration, or counseling.
Experience: Six (6) years of responsible professional work experience in education of which four (4) years shall have been in teaching and (2) years in curriculum or program planning, as appropriate.
Desired Experience : Professional work experience in program implementation and evaluation and/or administration experiences at the school, complex area, or state level.
Experience Substitution: Nine (9) years of responsible professional work in K-12 education of which at least three (3) years shall have been as a district resource teacher, curriculum coordinator, school-level leadership position (e.g. department head or school leadership team member), or higher education instructor/administrator in a subject field appropriate to the area(s) of assignment.
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 or areas of assignment; research development, 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 or areas of assignment; maintain awareness of developments in curriculum or program areas.
Supplemental Information
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.
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.
12-month certificated employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:
- Holidays: Employees observe paid holidays during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
- Vacation: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year.
- Sick Leave: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
- Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
- Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
- Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
- Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
- Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
- Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
- Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
- Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
- Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.
01
EO ES II EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Did you graduate 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 or have a bachelors degree and have two years of additional teaching experience in PK-12 or college setting? Note: Your educational background should also be included in the Education section of your application.
- Yes
- No
EO ES II TEACHING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Do you have at least four (4) years of professional PreK-12 or College level teaching experience in English Learner and/or Migrant Education?
- Yes
- No
EO ES II TEACHING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (cont):
If you possess the required Teaching Experience, please provide the following information to address your relevant teaching experience:
From the Work Experience section of your application, identify the employer(s) where you gained the appropriate PreK-12 or college level teaching experience. Provide the following information.
- Employer's name, your job title, dates employed (mo/yr to mo/yr) and the number of hours worked per week.
- Describe the primary function of your position and your primary duties and responsibilities.
04
EO ES II CURRICULUM OR PROGRAM PLANNING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Do you have at least Two (2) years of professional PreK-12 or College level Curriculum or Program Planning experience? Examples of Curriculum or Program Planning experience:
Education Department Chair
Education Grade Level Chair
Education Curriculum Coach
Education Curriculum Coordinator
Principal
Vice Principal
- Yes
- No
EO ES II CURRICULUM OR PROGRAM PLANNING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (cont):
If you possess the required Curriculum or Program Planning experience, please provide the following information to address your relevant experience:
From the Work Experience section of your application, identify the employer(s) where you gained the appropriate Curriculum or Program Planning experience. Provide the following information.
- Employer's name, your job title, dates employed (mo/yr to mo/yr) and the number of hours worked per week.
- Describe the primary function of your position and your primary duties and responsibilities.
Required Question
Salary : $110,136 - $155,904
