Educational Specialist II, Workforce Development Branch, 605339

Teach In Hawaii • Honolulu, HI

368d • $110,136 - $155,904

About The Position

The Educational Specialist II position is a critical role within the Hawaii Department of Education, specifically under the Workforce Development Branch. This position serves as the primary interface between HIDOE middle schools and business and industry partners, providing leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of workforce development initiatives. The Educational Specialist II will also develop and implement processes and procedures to operationalize these initiatives at the school level, ensuring alignment with HIDOE priorities and compliance with relevant statutes and regulations. The role involves collaboration with various HIDOE offices to create and promote educational opportunities that enhance students' knowledge and employability skills. Additionally, the Educational Specialist II will evaluate and report on the effectiveness of business and industry partnerships to ensure they provide meaningful educational opportunities for students.

Requirements

• Master's degree in education with specialization in a subject field appropriate to the area(s) of assignment.
• Bachelor's degree in education plus two additional years of relevant experience in the subject field.
• Six years of responsible professional work experience in education, including four years in teaching and two years in curriculum or program planning.

Nice To Haves

• Three years as a state office or complex area educational officer or resource teacher.
• Experience as a high school-level leader (e.g., school administrator, department head).
• Knowledge of middle school philosophy and current research-based knowledge of educational and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between HIDOE middle schools and business and industry partners.
• Provide leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of workforce development initiatives.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to operationalize workforce development initiatives at the school level.
• Collaborate with HIDOE offices to create, promote, evaluate, and refine educational opportunities for students.
• Evaluate and report the effectiveness and quality of business and industry partnerships.

Benefits

• Paid holidays during the school year.
• 21 days of vacation per year.
• 21 days of sick leave per year.
• Health insurance with partial premium coverage.
• Free group life insurance policy.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement plan contributions by the State.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA) participation.
• Deferred Compensation program.
• Temporary Disability Insurance eligibility.
• Workers' Compensation benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree