District SPED Specialist II - Compliance & Training

Hawaii State Department of Education; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks a District Educational Specialist II for the Kau-Keaau-Pahoa Complex Area to lead and support special education initiatives.

The role involves policy review, program development for students with disabilities, and collaboration with district teams to implement evidence-based practices. It also includes training, compliance monitoring, and staff supervision under the Educator Effectiveness System.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Desired Experience: Teaching experience assessing students with disabilities, conducting intervention identification and/or data collection, and providing program development and/or supervision.

Responsibilities

• Reviews federal, state and DOE policies and procedures. Develops systems, special programs, and processes that improve compliance and results for schools and students with disabilities.
• Collaborates with the Complex Area Team in planning and developing special projects related to Evidence Based Practices for students with severe/profound disabilities and/or extensive support needs.
• Creates and organizes training resources and guides related to assigned special projects and complex area wide professional development.
• Collaborates with outside organizations to develop partnerships for special programs.
• Assists with complex area compliance monitoring requirements to ensure appropriate actions and follow up.
• Arranges for training and implementation for audit visits, compliance review, and general supervision and support.
• Supports and supervises employees through the Educator Effectiveness System and Performance Appraisal System.
• Assists in hiring from pool of qualified candidates to support special programs.
• Coordinates and/or supports special programs such as homebound students, residential placements, skilled nursing, home hospital, and discipline for students with disabilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks a District Educational Specialist II for the Kau-Keaau-Pahoa Complex Area to lead and support special education initiatives.

The role involves policy review, program development for students with disabilities, and collaboration with district teams to implement evidence-based practices. It also includes training, compliance monitoring, and staff supervision under the Educator Effectiveness System.