SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER IV (ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY) - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Island of Oahu

Job Type : Various

Job Number : 23-0708

Department : Health

Opening Date : 12 / 23 / 2023

Closing Date : Continuous

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 23-0708

This vacancy is with the Department of Health .

Salary : $5,258 to $6,399 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)

Note : Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Duties Summary

To provide culturally competent and family-centered educational services for infants and toddlers with special needs and their families. A member of a transdisciplinary team and performs work in the child's natural environments. Responsible for providing evaluation, consultation and treatment services. Collaborates with a variety of multidisciplinary teams and community groups and assists to ensure a smooth transition for infants and toddlers and their families.

Provides expertise in special education to enhance a child's overall development, focusing on the areas of personal-social skills, cognitive development, learning styles and behavior. Also, provides culturally sensitive family-centered care coordination. Requires independent judgment to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities for a full range of cases.

This position is with the Family Health Services Division, Department of Health, is responsible for the provision of assistive technology support services to infants and toddlers with special needs and their families, in collaboration with multiple public and private agencies, and to staff members of early intervention programs.

The duties and responsibilities of the position include facilitating and participating int he development, implementation and evaluation of educational technology intervention plans for infants and toddlers with special needs and their families; planning and evaluating educational technology projects to be incorporated within early intervention programs; researching and maintaining a lending a library of access tools, adapted toys, communicating devices, and computer software for enhancing the development of infants and toddlers with special needs; developing, conducting, and evaluating training sessions for early intervention program staff and parents; serving as a liaison between early intervention programs and various private agencies on educational technology projects; providing assistance with overall operation and educational application of various computers and related early intervention programs; and transporting equipment to learning centers, training classes, etc.

Applicant must possess work experience included at least one (1) year of experience which involved the educational application of a variety of assistive technology devices, for children with physical, emotional, and / or mental disabilities, and which provided the knowledges and abilities described.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements :

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement :

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Education : A bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in human behavior or in a social science. Education MUST HAVE included a minimum of twelve (12) semester credit hours in psychology and / or education, which included coursework in the learning process and child growth and development.

Specialized Experience : Six (6) months of professional teaching experience assisting in and teaching a class for students with developmental disabilities which included managing small groups of students, assisting in and having some responsibility for planning and preparation of instructional materials and providing individual instruction to students.

Satisfactory completion of practice teaching at an accredited college or university and satisfactory completion of twelve (12) additional semester credit-hours in Special Education with specialization in students with developmental disabilities.

Possess three (3) years of experience teaching students with developmental disabilities. This experience must have been comparable in scope and complexity to work at the III level in the State service. Such experience must have involved the development and preparation of lesson plans and teaching units and experience in the overall management of a classroom.

Satisfactory completion of twelve (12) semester credit hours in Special Education with specialization in students with developmental disabilities from an accredited college or university, AND one (1) year of experience as a professional teacher, not necessarily in teaching students with developmental disabilities. However, this teaching experience must have demonstrated conclusively that the applicant had experience and responsibility for planning and preparing for the independent operation of a classroom, which involved independently developing and preparing lesson and unit plans and carrying on overall classroom management.

The Special Education Teacher III in State service has independent responsibility for an assigned classroom. Methods and activities are developed by the teacher for effective presentation of subject matter and the development of students, with full accountability for classroom management.

Selective Certification Requirement : Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of experience which involved the educational application of a variety of assistive technology devices including the use of personal computers with adaptive devices, for children with physical, emotional, and / or mental disabilities, and which provided the knowledge and abilities as described above. Such experience may be gained concurrently or separately in meeting the minimum qualification requirements for the class Special Education Teacher IV.

Driver's License : Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Applicants must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Substitutions Allowed : Relevant substitutions for the Specialized Experience Requirement as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements . To view the Requirements in their entirety , please CLICK HERE .

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Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click :

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and / or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and / or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.

YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I

The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur.

A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.

Note : Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.

With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.

Paid Holidays

You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

Paid Vacation

You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match - 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.

Paid Sick Leave

You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation - 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.

Other Leaves

Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.

Health Insurance

The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.

Group Life Insurance

The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.

Retirement Plan

The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to

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.

Transportation Benefits

Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.

Deferred Compensation

The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of 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.

Promotions & Transfers

For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.

Training & Continuing Education

The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.

Travel Expenses

The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.

Incentive & Service Awards

The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.

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.

The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.

CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance.

The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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RECRUITMENT SURVEY (MANDATORY) Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option; multiple selections permitted. The information you provide will be used to improve our recruitment efforts. We appreciate your cooperation.

What led you to explore career opportunities with the State of Hawaii?

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• Internships
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and / or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score.

Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions.

You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as instructed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and / or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, you must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.

Any information you submit may be verified.

Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at : State of Hawaii - Department of Human Resources Development - 235 South Beretania Street, 11th Floor - Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Continued)

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified.

In general, concurrent experiences and / or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified.

Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated.

Example : Twelve months of experience at 20 hours / week will be pro-rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours / week will not be extra credited.

Example : Twelve months of experience at 60 hours / week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years.

APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)

The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements was provided to me in the job announcement.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Please indicate how you meet this requirement by selecting one of following choices. (Refer to the Minimum Qualification Requirements for more detailed information.)

In order to receive credit for your academic training, you MUST attach a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS to your application, as verification.

NOTE : If you are using relevant work experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree to fulfill the Education Requirement, you must clearly describe this work experience in your application and / or resume. In order to receive credit, this experience must be comparable in scope, level, and quality to knowledge and skills gained via completion of study leading to a Bachelor's degree as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : REQUIRED INFORMATION BELOW MUST SUPPLEMENT YOUR RESUME.

Do you possess six (6) months of Specialized Experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?

If you have no experience, indicate 'N / A' below.

If you possess the specialized experience, please identify each experience you would like us to consider and provide the following information.

Address each change in employer or positions with the same employer separately. The information for EACH employer should include :

A. Employer's name; official job title; dates of employment (month / year to month / year); average number of hours per week spent collectively on duties stated in "C".

B. A brief description of this employer (e.g., Government or private school); type of student population (e.g., regular, SPED, etc.); grade levels offered; number of students enrolled?

C. What was your primary function and major duties and responsibilities in this position? In your description, avoid the use of vague terms such as "taught school," "assisted in classroom," etc.

D. Did this experience include assisting and teaching a class of students with developmental disabilities? If yes, what specific disabilities were involved?

E. What was your skill level for this experience (e.g. teaching assistant, fully independent teacher, substitute or on-call, etc.)?

F. For each employer, describe your duties, IF ANY, in EACH of the following areas. Include your specific role, the steps you took, and give relevant examples.

1) Managing small groups of students.

2) Assisting or having some responsibility in the planning and preparation of instructional materials.

3) Assisting or having some responsibility for providing instruction to students.

G. Was this experience part of your degree requirements, e.g., practice teaching? If yes, please be sure to attach transcripts which verify successful completion of practice teaching and satisfactory completion of (12) additional semester credit hours in Special Education with specialization in students with developmental disabilities.

H. What was the name, job title, and general background of your supervisor? How did your responsibilities and authority differ from those of your supervisor?

Be specific and complete in your responses. Employers and each position held must be identified in your resume. We do not make assumptions.

If your write up and resume are unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job / Position Description.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (Continued)

Have you satisfactorily completed practice teaching at an accredited college or university and satisfactorily completed twelve (12) additional semester credit-hours in Special Education with specialization in students with developmental disabilities? If yes, please provide official written documentation of satisfactory completion of practice teaching and transcripts, by attaching it to your application, as verification.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (Continued) : REQUIRED INFORMATION BELOW MUST SUPPLEMENT YOUR RESUME.

In addition to meeting the Specialized Experience Requirement in either Question 5 or 6, applicants must also meet the additional special experience requirement as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.

Do you possess one (1) year of additional experience teaching students with developmental disabilities or one (1) year of experience as a professional teacher as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? Such experience must have been comparable in scope and complexity to work at the II level in the State service.

If no, indicate 'N / A' below.

If you possess the additional specialized experience, please identify each experience you would like us to consider and provide the following information.

Address each change in employer or positions with the same employer separately. The information for EACH employer should include :

A. Employer's name; official job title; dates of employment (month / year to month / year); average number of hours per week spent collectively on duties stated in "C".

B. A brief description of this employer (e.g., Government or private school); type of student population (e.g., regular, SPED, etc.); grade levels offered; number of students enrolled?

C. What was your primary function and major duties and responsibilities in this position? In your description, avoid the use of vague terms such as "taught school," "assisted in classroom," etc.

D. Did your classroom include students with developmental disabilities? If yes, was this a mainstream classroom, inclusion classroom or instead fully self-contained special education classroom? What specific disabilities were involved? Please explain in detail.

E. What was your skill level for this experience, e.g., teaching assistant, fully independent teacher, substitute or on-call, etc.?

F. For each employer, describe your duties, IF ANY, in EACH of the following areas. Include your specific role, the steps you took, and give relevant examples.

1) Development and preparation of lesson plans and teaching units.

2) Experience in the overall management of a classroom.

G. What was the name, job title, and general background of your supervisor? How did your duties and authority differ from those of your supervisor?

Be specific and complete in your responses. Employers and each position held must be identified in your resume. We do not make assumptions.

If your write up and resume are unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job / Position Description.

SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED FOR REQUIRED SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Do you have graduate level semester credit hours, a master's or doctorate degree as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, which you would like us to consider? If yes, you must attach a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS , as verification.

Required Question

Salary : $5,258 - $6,399