Complex Academic Officer, Kailua-Kalaheo Complex Area

Salary: $113,660.00 - $160,893.00 Annually

Location : Kaneohe, HI 96744

Job Type: Full-time 12-month

Job Number: 2025-03967

District / Complex Area: EO / Windward / Windward Dist Office

School / Office: EO / Windward Dist-Administration

Opening Date: 12/01/2025

Closing Date: 12/10/2025 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position %: 100%

Position Number: 604472

Description

APPLICANTS MAY BE EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS, TEACHERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS

***ANTICIPATED VACANCY***

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 Complex Area Superintendent of the Kailua-Kalaheo Complex Area, the Complex Academic Officer:

1. Provides leadership, coordination and management of the school improvement efforts for the complex area. Assures that schools receive support and guidance in developing and implementing their improvement plans, providing consultation, technical assistance and facilitating periodic reviews of performance against their plans.

2. Manages the processes for schools to conduct school level needs assessments, selection of evidence based interventions, review of resources, and identification of resource inequities. Assists schools in creating effective systems to collect, analyze, and monitor progress of school improvement efforts.

3. Monitors school performance by engaging in ongoing efforts to collaborate with principals and school leadership to observe, analyze and report on the impact of evidence based interventions on student outcomes or other relevant outcomes.

4. Prepares and facilitates the dissemination and analysis of accountability data and other school improvement related information to assist the Complex Area Superintendent in supervising and monitoring school performance, meeting data review and reporting requirements as required.

5. Serves as an active member on DOE tri-level teams and professional learning networks related to school improvement, improving student performance, or other assigned projects. Provides sustained professional development activities to reflect use of evidence based and promising best practices in meeting the needs of the underachieving student subgroups.

6. Serves as a liaison with providers as necessary and ensures compliance with technical assistance by the School Transformation Branch and monitoring by Title I.

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 areas of assignment.

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

Experience: Six (6) years of responsible 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 administration at the school, district or state level that involved the supervision of professional personnel. Four (4) years of direct experience in implementing school improvement efforts at the school, district or state level, and experience working with schools on state and federal accountability program implementation.

Knowledge: Foundations of curriculum and instruction; instructional media and computers; foundations of American education; tests and measurements; principles of learning individual differences, curriculum design and development; educational statistics; purposes, methods, subject matter and materials pertinent to the areas of assignment; research development, trends and current issues or problems pertinent to the area of the assignment; and laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the areas of assignment.

Desired Knowledge: Educational leadership and administration; principles and practices of supervision; assessment and evaluation; academic learning techniques; student support services and programs; principles of research; standards-based education; strategies to effect school transformation; evidence based practices; creating data systems to help schools efficiently collect, analyze, and make data-informed decisions to impact student learning.

Ability to: Provide leadership, planning, and coordination in the areas of assignment; develop, analyze and evaluate plans, programs and procedures; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate a computer and other business machines; use tools, equipment, instruments or devices appropriate to all the areas of the assignment; and maintain awareness of developments in curriculum or program ideas.

Desired Ability to: Serve as a mentor to administrators and teacher leaders; plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate school improvement services; maintain awareness of developments in curriculum and intervention support or program areas; deal effectively with federal, state, county and departmental officials in accomplishing program goals and objectives; facilitate and engage others in problem-solving and decision-making processes; manage transitions impacting the Department; plan and conduct professional development activities to reflect the needs of the underachieving disadvantaged learner; lead school improvement efforts such as conducting a comprehensive needs assessments and develop improvement plans; and negotiate, write, and expedite the approval of contracts, MOAs, and MOUs.

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 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 righthand 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.

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INTERNAL APPLICATION QUALIFICATION:

Are you a current salaried employee who is a tenured educational officer or was previously a tenured educational officer in the Hawai`i State Department of Education?

Yes

No

Required Question