Senior Human Services Specialist — Student Support & IEPs

Hawaii State Department of Education; Waianae (HI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking a Human Services Professional IV, SR-22 to support students across the Nanakuli-Waianae Complex Area. The role includes coordinating services, leading paraprofessionals, and collaborating with families and school teams to implement student-centered plans.

Responsibilities feature direct IEP services, autism-focused training, and multidisciplinary teamwork, with placement on the initial salary steps and consideration for advanced qualifications as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in counseling, psychology, social work, or related behavioral sciences.
• Ability to write clear reports, read complex material, and solve problems logically and systematically.

Responsibilities

• Servicing students’ IEPs, including parent education and training.
• Lead and direct paraprofessionals and coordinate cases within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide training in autism-related areas such as applied behavior analysis.
• Consult with families and school teams to support student outcomes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking a Human Services Professional IV, SR-22 to support students across the Nanakuli-Waianae Complex Area. The role includes coordinating services, leading paraprofessionals, and collaborating with families and school teams to implement student-centered plans.

Responsibilities feature direct IEP services, autism-focused training, and multidisciplinary teamwork, with placement on the initial salary steps and consideration for advanced qualifications as