NEOGOV · 8 hours ago
Educational Director, Student Services Branch, 60010, (2026-00166)
Honolulu, HI 96816
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$129K/yr - $182K/yr
9+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Educational Director for the Student Services Branch within the Hawaii State Department of Education. This role involves providing leadership for the coordination, development, implementation, and assessment of support services, as well as overseeing staff and conducting program assessments to enhance student achievement.
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Responsibilities
Provides leadership for the effective coordination in the development, implementation, and assessment of support services provided by the Student Services Branch. Directs the branch in establishing an array of services, including extended learning opportunities, adherence to state and federal mandates, and professional development for student support and learning
Provides leadership and gives direction to the branch when working within OCISS, with other state offices and complex area staff in providing program services, technical assistance and consultation services to schools, districts, complex areas and complexes
Provides leadership oversight through staff utilization that includes, roles and responsibilities, selection and evaluation of personnel based on accomplishment of objectives. Develops branch priorities of program needs through staff involvement. Reviews, critiques and ensures staff accountability for all reports and documents prepared
Directs and reviews research projects undertaken in the branch, and cooperates in the coordination with research projects of other institutions and agencies. Keeps abreast of new programs, national best practices, research studies that support the direction taken by OSSS, the branch, complex areas and schools
Conducts ongoing assessment of programs through formative, summative and other system-wide data analysis in providing directions for programs modifications. Provides leadership to maximize collaboration among personnel within the Student Services Branch and to cross-collaborate with the Instructional Support Branch to develop partnerships in support of increasing student achievement
Prepares and presents information, reports and testimony to various stakeholders, such as the Legislature, Board of Education, Department leadership, schools, parents and families, and public and private agencies. Serves as the Department's representative at various public and private organization and agency meetings related to the areas of assignment
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in education with specialization in one or more subject fields appropriate to the area(s) of assignment
Nine (9) years of responsible professional work experience of which four (4) years shall have been in teaching and five (5) years in curriculum or planning as appropriate, of which two (2) years shall have involved the supervision of professional personnel
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 areas of assignment; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the areas of assignment; research developments, trends and current issues or problems pertinent to the areas of assignment; principles and practices of supervision
Manage department-wide curriculum services or instructional support services programs; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines; deal effectively with state, departmental and other officials to accomplish program goals; maintain awareness of developments in curriculum or program areas
Preferred
Master's degree in elementary education, secondary education, school administration, or counseling
Supervisory work experience including but not limited to comprehensive student support programs, school health services, professional development facilitation, coaching, mentoring, community engagement/partnerships, program implementation and monitoring
Foundations of sound instructional practices pertinent to comprehensive student support services and school health services; assessment and evaluation; and principles and practices of educational leadership and school level administration
Provide leadership, planning and coordination in the area(s) of assignment; develop, analyze and evaluate plans, programs and procedures; use tools, equipment, instruments or devices appropriate to the area(s) of assignment; maintain awareness of developments in curriculum or program areas; guide reasoned problem-solving and sound decision-making; facilitate improvements by managing transitions; develop and implement on-line professional development using appropriate on-line tools (i.e., Sharepoint, podcasts, voice threads, website, WebEx, webinars, etc.); organize/prioritize work and multi-task to maintain an effective work pace while working under deadlines
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.
Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program.
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.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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