Educational Specialist II, Student Support Section 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 Provides leadership in the planning, design, development, and implementation of Title III (Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students), Part A (English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement Act) and Part B (Improving Language Instruction Educational Programs). Plans, designs, and develops the various innovative high quality language instructional programs and related materials in the State in coordination with other state educational specialists involved in instruction and curriculum for students of limited English proficiency. Develops and provides professional development for state, district, complex area and school staff responsible for providing English acquisition learning activities and differentiated standards-based instruction in the core content subjects for non-native English speaking students. Coordinates and conducts program review and/or monitoring in coordination with the State’s EL and other programs to determine compliance with federal and state regulations. Provides technical assistance and consultative services to district, complex, school, and other state office personnel; to community and parent groups; and to others requesting such services as pertaining to the education of students of limited English proficiency. Serves as a liaison between the HIDOE and other state and federal government agencies, community groups, professional organizations, and mainland agencies and organizations in the area of bilingual/multicultural education and English as a Second Language (ESL). Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications 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. Six (6) years of responsible professional work experience in education of which four (4) years shall have been in teaching and two (2) years in curriculum or program planning, as appropriate. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification is desired. Knowledge and Ability Foundations of curriculum and instruction; instructional media and computers; foundations of American education; tests and measurements; principals of learning and individual differences; curriculum design and development; educational statistics. Ability to provide leadership, planning and coordination in the area or areas of assignment; develop, analyze and evaluate plans, programs and procedures; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing. Salary and Benefits SALARY RANGE: EOSR-7, $113,660 to $160,893. Benefits include holidays, vacation, sick leave, health insurance, group life insurance, and retirement plan. 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.

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