1 School Improvement jobs in the United States

Salary: $113,660.00 - $60,893.00 Annually
Location : OS-ODS-coordinated Support Office
Job Type: Full-time 12-month
Job Number: 2025-03427
District / Complex Area: EO / Office of Deputy Supt / Coordinated Support Office
School / Office: EO / Coordinated Support Office
Opening Date: 08/16/2025
Closing Date: 8/25/2025 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position %: 100%
Position Number: 602300

Description
APPLICANTS MAY BE EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS, TEACHERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED: 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
Under the general supervision of the Educational Specialist III of the School Improvement Section, the Educational Specialist II:

1. Coordinates and collaborates with state, complex area, and school staff to monitor progress of schools and provide sustained support over time, with special attention to schools that have been identified for Comprehensive or Targeted Support and Improvement. Builds supportive relationships with complex area support staff to coordinate technical assistance, professional development, monitoring, and alignment of resources to close the achievement gaps and increase student achievement. Provides assistance with procuring professional development relative to State standards and curriculum, evidence-based instructional pedagogy, and assessments systems.

2. Supports the efforts of schools and complex areas to effectively use information from HIDOE data systems in order to improve teaching and learning. Facilitates the ongoing analysis of state and local assessment data as it relates to a continuous school improvement cycle.

3. Serves as an active member on the HIDOE tri-level system of support as related to improving instruction at the school level, such as assisting the complex area school improvement team and schools with comprehensive needs assessment, data analysis, school improvement planning, and coaching of school ART Teams; monitoring the impact of federal programs on instructional improvement at a school; or other assigned tasks, such as developing an implementation plan for new legislatively-funded programs.

4. Keeps abreast of the reauthorized ESEA, federal rules and regulations in all significant areas: e.g., schoolwide program, school improvement, statewide support system, professional development, parental involvement, evaluation, assessment and accountability, and fiscal requirements.

5. Prepares program related reports for submittal to the Board of Education, Legislature, other federal offices and the U.S. Department of Education on behalf of the State Superintendent. Negotiates, writes, and expedites the approval of contracts, Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

6. Assists with the monitoring, assessing, and evaluating of program implementation at the state education agency level to ensure compliance and effective implementation of school improvement components. Assists with the design and evaluation of the Title I programs to determine effectiveness in meeting the educational support needs for low-achieving students.

7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in education with specialization in a subject field appropriate to the area(s) of assignment.

Education Substitution : Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in educational leadership at state, district, charter commission, or complex area level.

Desired Education : Degree with specialization in systemic change, school improvement, or school administration.

Experience : 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.

Desired Experience : Two (2) years of school, district or state level administration that involved the supervision of professional personnel; four (4) years of school, district or state level experience directly implementing school improvement efforts; and experience working with schools on state and federal accountability program implementation.

Combined Education and Experience : 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.

Knowledge : 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.

Desired Knowledge : Multiple/Variety data analysis and data models (e.g. Four Domains of Rapid School Turnaround, Victoria Berndhardt, Doug Reeves, Professional Learning Community); pathways to create data analysis systems at the complex and school level to make decisions at all stakeholder levels.

Ability to : 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 machines; use tools, equipment, instruments or devices appropriate to the area(s) of assignment; maintain awareness of developments in curriculum or program areas.

Desired Ability to : Plan, conduct and facilitate meetings, trainings, etc.; work with others in large, small, and/or one-to-one settings; implement a coaching model approach to improvement.
Supplemental Information
SALARY RANGE: EOSR-7, 113,660 to 160,893.
Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

All others will be placed on the first step of 113,660.
WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS: This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations.
POSTING CYCLE: Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 16th of any calendar month.
HOW TO APPLY: All materials submitted become the property of the Hawaii Department of Education and will not be returned to the applicant.
Visit the Hawaii Department of Education career page, listed below. Click on the title of the position you are interested in and click on the green APPLY button in the top right hand corner. Provide all relevant information for consideration including but not limited to your education, work experience, and certificates. It is optional to include a "Personal Statement" of what you can contribute to this specific position.

Official transcripts (if not on file) must be submitted at the time of an official offer of employment. Transcripts may be sent by U.S. mail to the Office of Talent Management/EO Recruitment, P.O. Box 2360, Honolulu, HI 96804.
After you submit your online application, you will receive a system generated email acknowledging receipt of your application.
APPROVED:
Sean Bacon

Assistant Superintendent

Office of Talent Management
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 in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
12-month certificated employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays: Employees observe paid holidays during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
• Vacation: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.