Job Description
SPECIAL INTERNAL / EXTERNAL
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED: This position is excluded from 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 Assistant Superintendent of the Office of Student Support Services, the Educational Director:
1. Provides leadership for the effective coordination in the development, implementation, and assessment of support services provided by the Student Services Branch. Directs the branch in establishing an array of services, including extended learning opportunities, adherence to state and federal mandates, and professional development for student support and learning.
2. Provides leadership and gives direction to the branch when working within OCISS, with other state offices and complex area staff in providing program services, technical assistance and consultation services to schools, districts, complex areas and complexes.
3. Provides leadership oversight through staff utilization that includes, roles and responsibilities, selection and evaluation of personnel based on accomplishment of objectives. Develops branch priorities of program needs through staff involvement. Reviews, critiques and ensures staff accountability for all reports and documents prepared.
4. Directs and reviews research projects undertaken in the branch, and cooperates in the coordination with research projects of other institutions and agencies. Keeps abreast of new programs, national best practices, research studies that support the direction taken by OSSS, the branch, complex areas and schools.
5. Conducts ongoing assessment of programs through formative, summative and other system-wide data analysis in providing directions for programs modifications. Provides leadership to maximize collaboration among personnel within the Student Services Branch and to cross-collaborate with the Instructional Support Branch to develop partnerships in support of increasing student achievement.
6. Prepares and presents information, reports and testimony to various stakeholders, such as the Legislature, Board of Education, Department leadership, schools, parents and families, and public and private agencies.
Serves as the Department's representative at various public and private organization and agency meetings related to the areas of assignment.
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 one or more subject fields appropriate to the area(s) of assignment.
Desired Education: Master's degree in elementary education, secondary education, school administration, or counseling.
Experience: Nine (9) years of responsible professional work experience of which four (4) years shall have been in teaching and five (5) years in curriculum or planning as appropriate, of which two (2) years shall have involved the supervision of professional personnel.
Desired Experience: Supervisory work experience including but not limited to comprehensive student support programs, school health services, professional development facilitation, coaching, mentoring, community engagement/partnerships, program implementation and monitoring.
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 areas of assignment; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the areas of assignment; research developments, trends and current issues or problems pertinent to the areas of assignment; principles and practices of supervision.
Desired Knowledge: Foundations of sound instructional practices pertinent to comprehensive student support services and school health services; assessment and evaluation; and principles and practices of educational leadership and school level administration.
Ability to: Manage department-wide curriculum services or instructional support services programs; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines; deal effectively with state, departmental and other officials to accomplish program goals; maintain awareness of developments in curriculum or program areas.
Desired Ability to: Provide leadership, planning and coordination in the area(s) of assignment; develop, analyze and evaluate plans, programs and procedures; use tools, equipment, instruments or devices appropriate to the area(s) of assignment; maintain awareness of developments in curriculum or program areas; guide reasoned problem-solving and sound decision-making; facilitate improvements by managing transitions; develop and implement on-line professional development using appropriate on-line tools (i.e., Sharepoint, podcasts, voice threads, website, WebEx, webinars, etc.); organize/prioritize work and multi-task to maintain an effective work pace while working under deadlines.
Supplemental Information
SALARY RANGE: EOSR-10, $128,806 to $182,341.
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 $128,806.
NOTE: Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval.
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.
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 ****** 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.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED: This position is excluded from 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 Assistant Superintendent of the Office of Student Support Services, the Educational Director:
1. Provides leadership for the effective coordination in the development, implementation, and assessment of support services provided by the Student Services Branch. Directs the branch in establishing an array of services, including extended learning opportunities, adherence to state and federal mandates, and professional development for student support and learning.
2. Provides leadership and gives direction to the branch when working within OCISS, with other state offices and complex area staff in providing program services, technical assistance and consultation services to schools, districts, complex areas and complexes.
3. Provides leadership oversight through staff utilization that includes, roles and responsibilities, selection and evaluation of personnel based on accomplishment of objectives. Develops branch priorities of program needs through staff involvement. Reviews, critiques and ensures staff accountability for all reports and documents prepared.
4. Directs and reviews research projects undertaken in the branch, and cooperates in the coordination with research projects of other institutions and agencies. Keeps abreast of new programs, national best practices, research studies that support the direction taken by OSSS, the branch, complex areas and schools.
5. Conducts ongoing assessment of programs through formative, summative and other system-wide data analysis in providing directions for programs modifications. Provides leadership to maximize collaboration among personnel within the Student Services Branch and to cross-collaborate with the Instructional Support Branch to develop partnerships in support of increasing student achievement.
6. Prepares and presents information, reports and testimony to various stakeholders, such as the Legislature, Board of Education, Department leadership, schools, parents and families, and public and private agencies.
Serves as the Department's representative at various public and private organization and agency meetings related to the areas of assignment.
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 one or more subject fields appropriate to the area(s) of assignment.
Desired Education: Master's degree in elementary education, secondary education, school administration, or counseling.
Experience: Nine (9) years of responsible professional work experience of which four (4) years shall have been in teaching and five (5) years in curriculum or planning as appropriate, of which two (2) years shall have involved the supervision of professional personnel.
Desired Experience: Supervisory work experience including but not limited to comprehensive student support programs, school health services, professional development facilitation, coaching, mentoring, community engagement/partnerships, program implementation and monitoring.
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 areas of assignment; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the areas of assignment; research developments, trends and current issues or problems pertinent to the areas of assignment; principles and practices of supervision.
Desired Knowledge: Foundations of sound instructional practices pertinent to comprehensive student support services and school health services; assessment and evaluation; and principles and practices of educational leadership and school level administration.
Ability to: Manage department-wide curriculum services or instructional support services programs; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines; deal effectively with state, departmental and other officials to accomplish program goals; maintain awareness of developments in curriculum or program areas.
Desired Ability to: Provide leadership, planning and coordination in the area(s) of assignment; develop, analyze and evaluate plans, programs and procedures; use tools, equipment, instruments or devices appropriate to the area(s) of assignment; maintain awareness of developments in curriculum or program areas; guide reasoned problem-solving and sound decision-making; facilitate improvements by managing transitions; develop and implement on-line professional development using appropriate on-line tools (i.e., Sharepoint, podcasts, voice threads, website, WebEx, webinars, etc.); organize/prioritize work and multi-task to maintain an effective work pace while working under deadlines.
Supplemental Information
SALARY RANGE: EOSR-10, $128,806 to $182,341.
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 $128,806.
NOTE: Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval.
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.
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 ****** 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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Educational Director, Student Services Branch, 60010, (2026-00166) position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Honolulu offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
