Educational Specialist II - Student Support, 61233 (2026-01165)

Hawaii State Department of Education•Honolulu, HI

About The Position

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. Under the general supervision of the Educational Specialist III of the Student Support Section, the Educational Specialist II provides leadership and direction in the analysis, planning, development, monitoring, and facilitation of coordinated prevention and intervention of student support programs and initiatives. This includes areas such as Hawaii Multi-Tiered System of Support (HMTSS), positive behavioral interventions and supports, student discipline, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), trauma-informed practices, restraints and seclusion, K-12 school counseling, attendance, bullying prevention, child safety, education for homeless children and youth, foster care, and transitions. The role emphasizes the planning and implementation of a full-spectrum of K-12 college, career, and community readiness program-related services and activities to ensure effective alignment and supports at all levels. The position involves analyzing, planning, and implementing statewide programming, including evidence-based and innovative practices, guidelines, procedures, and professional development resources for elementary through secondary levels. It also includes providing coaching and technical assistance to complex areas and schools to build their capacity for developing, innovating, and sustaining comprehensive student support systems. This capacity development involves guidance on federal and state laws, Hawaii Administrative Statutes, and Board of Education policies and procedures. Collaboration with other Department offices, agencies, organizations, complex areas, and schools is crucial for coordinating, developing, and delivering activities, resources, and strategies related to student support programs and practices. The role also entails planning, coordinating, and conducting professional learning opportunities and related resources for district, complex area, and school staff. Additionally, the position involves preparing program plans, performance reports, budgets, expenditure plans, contracts, memoranda of agreement, legislative testimony, memos, and other required documents. The Educational Specialist II serves as a liaison between the Department and other agencies, private organizations, community groups, and professional organizations related to their areas of assignment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in a subject area appropriate to the area of assignment.
Six (6) years of responsible professional work experience in the subject area appropriate to the area of assignment.
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.
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 programs
Use tools, equipment, instruments or devices appropriate to the area(s) of assignment
Maintain awareness of developments in program areas.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or certificate/license in education plus two (2) additional years of relevant experience related to the areas of the assignment.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable as determined by the Department.
Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency, or system.
Current knowledge of American education
Educational leadership and administration
Assessment and evaluation
Student support services and programs
Principles of research
Standards-based education
Mandates such as policies and administrative procedures
Team-based problem solving strategies and techniques
Data-based decision process
Hawaii State Standards, Section 504 and IDEA, Hawaii Multi-tiered System of Support, K-12 school counseling, positive behavioral supports, social and emotional learning, student discipline, child safety, bully prevention, college, career, and community readiness expectations, Career and Technical Education (CTE), workforce readiness, transitions, school counseling and advising, Personal Transition Plan (PTP), and FAFSA.
Develop and implement on-line professional development and 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.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and direction to the Department and its shareholders in the analysis, planning, development, monitoring and facilitation of coordinated prevention and intervention of student support programs and initiatives.
Analyzes, plans, develops and implements statewide programming for the Department, inclusive of, but not limited to, evidence-based and innovative practices, guidelines and procedures, and professional development resources for elementary through secondary levels.
Provides coaching and technical assistance to complex areas and schools to ensure their capacity to develop, innovate, and sustain comprehensive student support systems that effectively address student needs.
Collaborates with other Department offices, agencies, organizations, complex areas and schools to coordinate, develop and deliver activities, resources and strategies related to student support programs and practices.
Plans, coordinates and conducts professional learning opportunities and related resources for district, complex area and school staff.
Prepares program plans, performance reports, budgets, expenditure plans, contracts, memoranda of agreement, legislative testimony, memos and other documents, as required.
Services as a liaison between the Department and other agencies, private organizations, community groups and professional organizations related to areas of assignment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.