Description
SPECIAL INTERNAL / EXTERNAL
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED: This position is excluded from the Educational Officers' Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a clear line appointment.
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 Honokaa-Kealakehe-Kohala-Konawaena Complex Area, the Complex Area Personnel Specialist II:

1. Provides leadership, planning, and coordination of support services to Complex Area school administrators, serving as the primary point of contact for investigations or legal matters related to personnel and educational issues associated with the [CA name] Complex Area; conducts and/or assists with investigations, fact finding, drafting correspondence or reports, and provides technical assistance with decision-making and resolutions.
2. Serves as an advisor, consultant, facilitator, and mediator for CAS and school administrators; fields public or internal inquiries regarding legal or contractual concerns associated with the Complex Area and helps with analyses and recommendations to resolve issues at the lowest possible level.
3. Plans, coordinates, and conducts professional development and leadership activities for school administrators and other Complex Area personnel; assists with Complex Area initiatives related to human resource development activities that support school administrators with developing, maintaining, and operationalizing their school visions.
4. Serves as a liaison to state office resources; identifies and coordinates use of resources with and among schools, between complexes, and in other Complex Areas when needed; facilitates short and long term strategic planning with school administrators; coordinates and implements complex wide or Complex Area plans.
5. Assists and supports school administrators to ensure compliance with federal and state mandates as directed.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration with specialization in human resource management, or with specialization in management which included course work in personnel administration and industrial relations.
Desired Education: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a degree in education, law, or other subject/field appropriate to the area of assignment.
Experience: Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in one or more specialized areas of human resource management of which one (1) year shall have been in an education program, agency, or system.
Desired Experience: Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in education, implementation, and compliance with federal and state laws, such the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, IDEA 2004, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and/or related subjects pertinent to the areas of assignment.
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: Personnel administration; leadership and group dynamics; organizational change and effectiveness; labor problems; business statistics; principles and practices pertinent to the area(s) of assignment such as collective bargaining and dispute settlement; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the area(s) of assignment.
Desired Knowledge: Federal and state laws relating to education; processes of change to assist school administrators with implementing policies that relate to education and other areas of assignment.

Ability to: Provide analytical and technical services in human resource management in the area(s) of assignment; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines.
Desired Ability to: Provide leadership, planning, coordination, and technical assistance in the areas of assignment at the complex area and school level; oversee, analyze, and evaluate plans, programs, educational, contractual law, and collective bargaining unit agreements; use tools, equipment, instruments, and other devices appropriate to the areas of assignment
Supplemental Information
SALARY RANGE: EOSR-7, $107,345 to $151,953.
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 $107,345.
NOTE: Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval.
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.
http://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiipublicschools
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.
EDUCATIONAL OFFICER CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT: Article 11, Appointments, paragraphs A2b and A2c- "All vacancies for State and District level educational officer positions shall be advertised for twenty (20) days prior to selection. Priority for appointments shall be given to qualified and tenured educational officers in that class who wish to move to that position through lateral transfer or a voluntary demotion and second to all other qualified educational officers with tenure."
APPROVED:
Sean Bacon
Assistant Superintendent
Office of Talent Management
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.