Casual (Educational Coach, 4 vacancies, TPSID)

Description Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawaii may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional type positions.

Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees.

Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to one calendar year for part-time employees.

Title: Casual (Educational Coach, 4 vacancies) Hiring Unit: College of Education, Center on Disability Studies Location: Manoa Posted: May 19, 2023 Closing Date: Continuous - Review of applications begins June 5, 2023 Hourly Rate: $20 - $26 per hour Full Time/Part Time: Part Time - 19 hours a week (0.475fte) Temporary/Permanent: Temporary - not to Exceed December 31, 2023 Other Conditions: Four (4) vacancies.

Appointments to begin approximately June 2023 or soon thereafter.

Continuation dependent on satisfactory performance, program needs and renewal of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities * Promote and foster student self-determination and self-advocacy through direct coaching and by providing opportunities for students to first observe and then act (e.g.

asking for accommodations). * Document students' progress, collect project data, and maintain accurate records & confidentiality for project staff review.

* Provide one-on-one coaching for and tutoring students with a variety of learning challenges/disabilities.

* Assist in the development of model components related to Educational Coach responsibilities, including person centered planning and interagency teaming initiatives.

* Create and maintain a positive environment for student participants through modeling collegial behaviors.

* Participate on person-centered planning teams; assist students as they provide information to team on learning styles, strengths/weaknesses, necessary accommodations, etc; suggest ways to address barriers to inclusion in college.

* Support project students at all Oahu campuses as needed.

* Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: * Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education, Psychology, or related field and one (1) year of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for coaching or teaching individuals with disabilities; or equivalent education/training or experience.

* Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in education and/or psychology demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.

* Experience teaching, coaching, or mentoring young people in academic work, especially those with disabilities or those at-risk of school failure.

* Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.

* Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.

* Demonstrated technology and software literacy (Mobile Devices, Online Learning Platforms, Microsoft Office and Google Suites). * Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

* Must be available to work a flexible schedule with varied duties and able to multi-task.

* Ability to travel independently to various geographical site/school locations in a timely manner.

To Apply: Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum qualifications, resume, names and contact information for three professional references, and official transcripts (copies acceptable; however, originals will be required at the time of hire). Inquiries: Lesley Fukushima, EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.

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Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly.

Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

For further information, please refer to the following link: Agency University of Hawaii Department University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Education - Center on Disability Studies Address 1410 Lower Campus Road, #171 F Honolulu, Hawaii, 96826 Website